I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Bethel University and completed specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) here at ACP during my graduate studies. I have passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam and am currently completing the requirements to become independently licensed. During this process, I work under the supervision of an experienced clinician, which means you benefit from a collaborative team dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.
My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered — I see you as more than the symptoms you’re experiencing. I strive to make each session meaningful and practical by tailoring evidence-based skills to your unique needs. Whether that means using tools I’ve already mastered or researching new strategies together, my goal is to help you find what truly works for you in your life.
I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults navigating healing from childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration. In our work together, I aim to create a space that welcomes honesty, vulnerability, and growth — a space free of judgment where we can collaborate to help you move toward healing, resilience, and your fullest potential. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward the life you want.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
ACP’s DBT program adheres to the Linehan model of DBT, is certified by MN DHS. Our clients meet with their individual therapist for one hour a week and attend a two-hour weekly skills group for at least 26 weeks. Unlike traditional group psychotherapy which focuses on processing experiences and feelings, DBT groups focus on learning four sets of important skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is a very effective treatment for multiple conditions including borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, impulsivity, eating disorders, and some forms of anxiety.
Telehealth Services
To expand and improve our care options for clients, ACP offers Telehealth (phone or video) appointments. Telehealth uses phone or video conferencing to connect you with highly qualified and experienced providers in real-time from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. Before your telehealth appointment, you will receive details for how you will connect with your provider. If you will be connecting via phone, the provider will plan to call you at your scheduled appointment time. Please be ready to take the call and also check that your phone allows calls from blocked numbers (accessible within your phone settings). If you will be connecting via video conference, your provider will email you an invite to join the appointment. Please call our office to learn more about ACP’s telehealth services and to schedule an appointment.
Areas of Specialty
- Trauma and Childhood Maltreatment
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Mood Concerns
- Identity Exploration and Self-Discovery
- Emotional regulation and coping skills
- Life transitions and adjustment stress
- Person-centered therapy
- Trauma-informed and strengths-based counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-informed techniques
Licensures / Titles
- Mental Health Practitioner
Education
- Master of Arts, Counseling, (MA) – Bethel University
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (BA) – Bethel University
- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience (BS) – Bethel University
Locations:
Brooklyn Center West St. Paul