I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota, as well as, a National Board Certified Counselor. I specialize in working with both adults and adolescents.
Over the past 20 plus years of being a psychotherapist, I have learned that each client I see is unique with their own patterns of relating. These patterns have developed over their lifetime to help them get along psychologically, first in the family he or she grew up in and then in the larger world outside. Unfortunately, some patterns developed earlier in life may no longer be effective and, in fact, may create problems in growing and living a fulfilling life. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process where the client and I are working together to gain greater insight and understanding of what is working and not working in their lives and possibly why. It is through this greater awareness that I believe people can begin to change.
I work with individuals and couples, and because of my training and experience, I am comfortable addressing a variety of issues and problems. Individual therapy often addresses issues of anxiety, depression, anger, as well as longer standing personality issues, such as social anxiety and avoidance. Counseling for couples targets improved communication and enhanced intimacy within the relationship.
