Counseling should feel safe, comfortable, and supportive. Have you ever had a bad experience in therapy? Honestly, it’s the worst! It can make the idea of trying again feel really daunting.
Finding the right therapist is a deeply personal choice, and it’s all about the connection. Let’s make it easy. Reach out to schedule a free, 15-minute phone call with me. I’d love to share my style and approach so we can see if we’re a good fit for each other.
What you see is what you get
My style of therapy
Because your needs are unique, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I use a blend of therapeutic methods tailored specifically to you or your relationship.
Our sessions are grounded in compassion, flexibility, and a deep sense of trust. I love combining evidence-based methods with creative thinking and visualization tools. My goal is to help you build self-insight, find relief from the day-to-day overwhelm, and create lasting, positive change.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) –
What it is: Gently looking at your thoughts.
How it helps: Together, we will notice any repetitive or unhelpful thought patterns that might be keeping you stuck, and practice shifting them into thoughts that feel more supportive and realistic.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) –
What it is: Strengthening your connections.
How it helps: Whether you are working individually or as a couple, we will explore your relationship patterns to help you feel more secure, understood, and emotionally connected to the people you love.
Experiential Therapy –
What it is: Working with what is happening in the room.
How it helps: Instead of just talking about the past, we will use creative, in-the-moment exercises to help you connect with your feelings right as they come up, leading to deeper insights.
Solution Focused -
What it is: Focusing on your strengths and goals.
How it helps:This is a collaborative, hopeful approach where we look at what is already working in your life, focus on your natural strengths, and map out practical, step-by-step goals for the future.
Sandtray Therapy -
What it is: Creative & expressive ways to process.
How it helps: This hands-on method bypasses the limitations of talk therapy, allowing you to externalize and process complex emotions by projecting your inner world into the tray.
Mind-Body Awareness -
What it is: Connecting your mind and body.
How it helps: Stress and trauma don't just live in our heads—we feel them in our bodies, too. I will share simple, physical tools to help you recognize how your body responds to stress and how to bring yourself back to a state of calm and safety.
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ADHD & Neurodiversity
Couples Counseling/Co-parenting
Ethics & Professional Practice
Digital Attachment
Sleep Issues & Mental Health
Somatic/Body Approaches
Suicide Risk Assessment & Response
Trauma & Nervous System Regulation
20+ CEU’sper year (continuing education credits)
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Clinical Supervision
Sandtray Therapy
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Montana BBH-LCPC-LIC-55333
Arizona LPC - 24041
Telehealth in South Carolina
Counseling Compact Member
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B.S. Educational Studies & Christian Studies (double major) Psychology (minor)
Crown CollegeM.A. in Mental Health Counseling
CACREP-Accredited Program, Crown College
A little more about me…
I was born and raised in Montana, but my path here wasn’t a straight line. Over the years, I’ve navigated multiple life transitions, lived in eight different states, and raised two beautiful daughters. While living in Minnesota, I went through a very difficult, unexpected 2.5-year divorce that completely rewrote my world. During that challenging season, I was given the opportunity to go to college. Though I started in education, I quickly fell in love with psychology and counseling.
I earned my bachelor’s degree and jumped straight into my Master’s in Counseling, graduating in 2019. Shortly after, I was diagnosed with ADHD, traits of ASD, learning disabilities (including dyslexia), and anxiety. Suddenly, my entire life made sense! This diagnosis sparked a deep passion in me. I dove headfirst into educating myself—not just in neurodivergence, but also in the lived experiences of perimenopause, chronic migraines, and navigating blended families.
After gaining invaluable experience working with four different group practices across Minnesota and Montana, I opened my own private practice in 2022.
Through my own journey, I have gained deep personal insight into what it means to endure stressful transitions while feeling "different," overwhelmed, or stuck. I know firsthand how powerful therapy can be in helping you not just survive, but truly understand and embrace who you are. My personal life experiences, combined with my love for counseling, are what drive my focus today: helping clients navigate ADHD, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, perimenopause, and parenting.
Outside of the Therapy Room Today, I am happily married to my amazing husband. Together, we share a blended family of six adult children, two grandsons and are officially empty-nesters—except for our two fur babies, Diesel and Cheddy (who you might occasionally see pop into our teletherapy sessions!).
We are currently navigating the "sandwich season" of life, balancing care for our aging parents while staying closely connected with our kids. When I’m not working, you can find me cooking from scratch, baking sourdough, gardening, glamping in the summer, reading, or just hanging out with the people I love.
Meet Diesel & Cheddy
Diesel is my primary office kitty and resident emotional support feline. If you’re a cat lover, you will definitely see him making guest appearances during our sessions! :)
Cheddy is my secondary office assistant and is a bit more shy. She loves to help from behind the scenes, so you might hear her purring happily nearby before you actually see her on screen. :)
