Specialities

• Anxiety

• Depression

• College Issues

• Relationships

• Life Transitions

• Adolescents and Young Adults

• Self-Esteem

• Stress

• Trauma

 

Treatment Approach

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Strengths-Based

• Person-Centered

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

 

Education

• Master of Social Work Degree - Western Michigan University

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Michigan State University

 

Personal Statement

 

Being a human is complicated and there is no “right” way to feel when adjusting to the changes that life brings. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges, you deserve real support. Whatever brings you here, I want you to know that you do not have to face it alone. 

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My goal is to offer an approach that is both supportive and rooted in your strengths. I hope to create a space for you to feel empowered and able to recognize the resilience and abilities you already hold. You don’t need to have all the answers - or even feel ready to begin. I’ll meet you where you are with compassion and a confidence in your potential for healing and growth. Together, we’ll build effective coping strategies and set meaningful goals that move you toward lasting change.  

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Experience

 

My entrance into the therapy world came when I was in my undergraduate program. After deciding to pursue work in this field, I went right into graduate school for clinical social work. While working on my Master’s degree, I completed an internship at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids where I had the opportunity to support  preschool aged children and their families.

 

My second internship was here at Schug Counseling, where I gained direct therapy experience through working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Working with a variety of different populations allowed me to learn about the importance of using different treatment approaches and working collaboratively to create a plan that works for each individual. All of these experiences have allowed me to form a clinical identity that prioritizes working with each person’s strengths and creating a safe space for them to flourish both in and beyond the therapeutic space.