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Welcome!
A Professional Approach
I am glad that you are here!
As a mental health therapist, the mission of my therapeutic approach is to empower you in your journey for mental wellness. Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck with a mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety, unwanted relationship patterns, suicidal ideation, or difficulty recovering from a painful experience. Others may be struggling to cope with external sources of stress, like abuse or trauma. I will support you with a safe space that provides compassion, honesty, without judgment, practical support, and clear communication of my observations in our time together.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I utilize a humanistic, client centered, and strengths based approach in working with adults, children, and families; while interweaving various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, play therapy, and art therapy.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I'm deeply committed to helping you break down the barriers that trouble you, and to live a brighter, more fulfilling life.


My Story
I moved to Alaska from Pennsylvania in December of 2020! In addition to seeing clients in-person at my office in Anchorage, I continued to work for a group private practice in Pennsylvania through Teletherapy. I have six years of clinical experience working in outpatient mental health.
I continue to immerse myself in learning about Alaska and Alaskan culture. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Alaska Chapter of National Association of Social Workers.
Previous experience includes, seven years of social work practice in child welfare; as a child welfare caseworker for Pennsylvania and a social work consultant for Penn State Dickinson Law School Community Law Clinic in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist. I am an EMDRIA consultant-in-training and provide external clinical supervision to licensed Master level social workers.

Credentials
License, Certifications, and Advanced Training
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alaska #182408
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Pennsylvania #cw022634
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Professional
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylavania
Master of Social Work, 2018
Bachelor of Social Work, 2015
Professional Activities and Memberships
National Association of Social Workers
Member 2018 - 2023
Vice-President of NASW-Alaska Chapter, 2021-2022
EMDRIA; EMDR International Association
Member since 2022
Clinical Social Work Association member since 2024
