Beginning the counseling process and choosing a therapist can be a difficult task. In an effort to make it easier, here is some brief information about me, my background and some of my therapeutic approaches. I hope this is helpful in determining if I can be a good fit for you and/or your family.

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I am a Licensed and Board Certified Mental Health Therapist.  Practicing for over 14 years, I am trained to treat across the lifespan—children, adolescents, adults and families. I feel honored that people share their lives and their stories with me. 
 

I completed my undergraduate degree at Hastings College in 2002, with a double major in Psychology and English. I went on to receive my Masters Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, in 2004.  After completing my internship counseling students at the College of Saint Mary, I began working as a therapist for Spence Counseling, a private practice group, in 2005. A move to Colorado in 2008 provided a wonderful transition to working as a therapist at an outpatient clinic for Kaiser Permanente.  In the Spring of 2016, I returned to the Omaha area and started Change Grow Thrive, LLC. 

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I have an eclectic approach to each session, where I utilize a variety of therapeutic skills to meet the needs of each individual.  Most often I draw from my trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma skills training (including the use of CPT and EMDR).  At times, the most important and effective aspect of therapy is just being present and listening, with a true desire to understand and know the other person’s experience. 

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I currently reside in Elkhorn, NE with my husband and two young children. I enjoy having an active lifestyle, as I believe this plays a role in good mental health. During my free time I can be found doing family activities, reading, baking, traveling, and attempting the occasional DIY project.