Even in the most painful or confusing moments, I believe people have an innate capacity to find meaning, regain a sense of choice, and grow. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in the belief that you are not broken—your mind and emotions have been trying to protect you, even if some patterns no longer serve you.
In our work together, we will deepen your self-awareness, explore unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with parts of yourselves that seek understanding and healing. We’ll explore how past experiences and present reactions interact, gently examining the emotions, beliefs, and inner conflicts that shape your life today. We will approach challenges with curiosity—asking questions like, What is this part of you trying to do for you?—so we can honor its intention while finding new, more supportive ways forward. With empathy, warmth, and humor, we’ll work together to cultivate patterns that foster greater calm, confidence, and authenticity.
Drawing from my clinical training, education, and real-world experience, I support you in making sense of your story and moving toward meaningful, lasting change. My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), existential counseling, and somatic interventions to address both emotional insight and lived, embodied experience.
I currently provide individual therapy for adults and older adolescents in a space that is respectful, thoughtful, and deeply human. I can help you navigate life transitions, grief and loss, substance and alcohol use, and the effects of chronic stress. I have experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related concerns.
Education:
MA in Addiction and Mental Health Counseling – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA is Psychology and Philosophy – Grinnell College, Iowa
Experience:
My work is grounded in cultural awareness, inclusivity, and depth-oriented care. As a Watson Fellow, I worked in Ecuador, South Africa, India, and Slovenia, exploring how culture shapes grief and healing—an experience that continues to inform my work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
In Minnesota, I have partnered with organizations such as Family Means and The Hubs Center for Lifelong Learning to develop trainings on culturally responsive care and the emotional impact of job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am a former college professor, President of the Minnesota Jungian Society, and a BBHT-approved supervisor, supporting the development of thoughtful, holistic, and culturally competent therapists.
Specialties:
- Loss of meaning / “Existential anxiety”
- Spiritual and Life Issues
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy/Culturally Specific Issues
- Life’s transitions
- Grief
- Addiction
- Dual Diagnosis
- Depression
- Anxiety