Personal Statement

“My passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges and find a sense of peace and fulfillment. I believe that everyone has the potential to live a happy and fulfilling life, but sometimes we need a little guidance and support to get there. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and understanding. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. Together, we work to identify the root causes of their struggles and develop practical strategies to overcome them.”

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• MA/EdS: Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Seton Hall University
• MBA: Finance, Investments & Banking – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• MA: Clinical Psychology – University of Missouri-St. Louis
• BA: Summa Cum Laude in Psychology – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• DoD: Department of Defense Special Operations Forces – John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School

Relevant Work Experience/History

• Intern Clinician – Overlook Medical Center, Intensive Outpatient Program
• Student Counselor – Community Psychological Service, University of Missouri
• Examiner/Clinician – University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Special Education Teacher – Willowglen Academy-Wisconsin Inc.
• Mental Health Worker – Belwood Ltd., Community-Based Residential Treatment Facility

Clients

• Individual & Family Treatment
• Adolescents & Teenagers (10-17)
• Adults (18-75)

Presenting Difficulties

• PTSD – Trauma
• Depression (Major Depression, Dysthymia, Bi-Polar Disorder)
• Social Anxiety, General Anxiety & Phobias
• ADHD (Inattentive Type, Hyperactive Type, Combined Type)
• Life Stressors (Family, Academic/Learning, Social, Employment And Developmental Problems)

Treatment Philosophy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy 

Supplemental Therapies

• Motivational Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Please note that our therapists are independent contractors and not employees of Strength for Change, LLC. Each therapist is independently licensed and insured and takes sole responsibility for his or her clients and the quality of care provided.