​My Therapy Style

My path into this work began with a deep care for people and a sense of

responsibility to make meaningful differences in my small part of the world.

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Over time, I’ve developed an awe for the process of therapy: the honesty it requires,

the vulnerability it holds, and the transformation that can emerge from it. ​ Through conversation, genuine compassion, humor, and intuition, I offer clients safety to create

subtle and powerful changes.

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​I trust the the mind-heart-body connection and can offer mindful, somatic, polyvagal, and Brainspotting approaches on your journey.  My work is informed by relational, intergenerational, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative approaches

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Me as a Human

My therapy-dogs-in-training often join our telehealth sessions, bringing peace, love, and fur. 

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I'm a solo mom (of two), now in a blended family (of eight). I love yoga, journaling, nature, travel, and a great cup of coffee. I struggle to keep my plants alive, but I'm working on being a better plantwitch every day. Books and shiny rocks are friends. I see myself as a shamanic fairy godmother: we'll get you to your happily ever after, but the journey may be an unexpected adventure.  I can't wait to meet you and help you wildly love yourself better and love your life more! 

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Credentials

       Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #1873

       Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor

       Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health Approved Supervisor

       American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Fellow

       American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor

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Certifications and Such

        Brainspotting

        Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher

        Yoga Teacher Training, Level II

        RIOS I and RIOS II Reflective Supervision

        Narrative Exposure Therapy

        Advanced Narrative Exposure (with VIVO)

        Online Teaching Certificate, levels I, II, III

        Culturally Responsive Teaching

        Discernment Counseling

        Psychological First Aid

        Clinical Hypnosis

        Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health

        Ordained Interfaith Minister (shamanic, pagan, and indigenous teachings)

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Education

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), Family Social Science,

Emphasis Couple & Family Therapy

        University of Minnesota, Saint Paul MN

        College of Education and Human Development

        Dissertation: The Story of Intuition in Marriage and Family Therapy

                     

Masters of Science (MS), Marriage and Family Therapy

        University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie WI

        College of Education, Hospitality, Health, and Human Sciences

                      

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

        Winona State University, Winona MN​​​

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