I take a client-centered, harm-reduction approach to therapy—meeting people where they are and supporting them at their own pace. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change when given the right environment, and I aim to be a part of creating that space. I work to build strong, trusting relationships with my clients and use humor when appropriate to help foster connection and comfort. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’m here to help guide and support clients toward the outcomes they want to achieve, as long as they’re ready to do the work alongside me.
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
- DBT
- Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Licensures / Titles
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
- Mental Health Practitioner
Education
- Master of Science, Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling (MS) – Metropolitan State University
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology (BS) – Metropolitan State University
Locations:
Brooklyn Center Minneapolis