A safe space that welcomes all aspects of your life and humanness.

My Therapeutic Approach

RELATIONAL

Often, the issue we seek to heal took place in the context of relationship.

Our therapeutic relationship will serve as a way to explore these patterns and adaptations to support you in fostering the connection with yourself and the connection you desire with others.

Growth occurs when we feel supported, safe, and affirmed to step outside of our comfort zone. I will provide unconditional positive regard and safety so you can experience growth. I welcome you to bring all aspects of your life and humanness into therapy.

EMOTION-FOCUSED

Many of the people who come to me are constantly tending to the people and things around them. They may have become less attunement to their own needs and desires. 

Our sessions will support you in learning to attune and be with emotions, experiences, and felt senses that arise as we move through life. We learn how to be with the emotions and body sensations in a gentle and kind way.

When we learn how to be with ourselves, we can get a lot of clarity around what we need, want, and desire.

INCLUSIVE

I strive to create a space that is inclusive and welcoming for all people. My job is to meet people where you are at, and work with what you bring into session. All of you is welcome in the therapeutic space. All backgrounds, races, religions, genders, sexualities are welcome in this space. 

While I will never bring my personal politics first into our session, if you have questions or desire to check in with me first to ensure your feeling of safety, please schedule a free twenty-minute consultation with me.

Foster the relationships you desire.

Individuals are influenced by relationships, institutions, and the systems they interact with. Understanding patterns and adaptations that may have served you in the past is the key to creating the connections you desire and deserve.

Modalities I practice:

EMDR

Somatic Based Interventions

Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy

Guided Focusing

Emotion Focused (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Progressive Counting

I am continuously growing and learning as a clinician and human.
I strive to stay current on evidence-based practices and tuning into the needs of the clients I serve. 

PTSD, CPTSD, Developmental Trauma, Relgious Trauma, Attatchment Wounding

DID

Panic attacks and panic disorders

Anxiety

Depression

ADHD

Nightmares/ Sleep paralysis

Perinatal Mental Health

Grief

Life transitions

Relationship issues

Perfectionism

Concerns you may have

“Each of you is perfect the way you are ... and you can use a little improvement.”

— SHUNRYU SUZUKI

FAQs

  • EMDR: Eye Movement and Desensitization Training - Certified

    Progressive Counting (memory consolidation) through Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute 

    Perinatal Mood Disorders through PSI (working towards PMH-C)

    Emotion Focused Training through ICEEFT 

    Attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology in Couples Therapy through Mindsight Institute 

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through UW Green Bay 

    Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) 

    The Complexities of Complex Trauma through ISSTD

  • I can provide telehealth services to clients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and Colorado. I will offer in person therapy services soon in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

  • I do! I work with children ages 3 and up. I work across the life span. Please reach out and we can see if telehealth is an option for your child. In person in Bayfield, Wisconsin will become an option in Spring 2025.

  • The first session is considered an intake and focuses on what brings you to therapy. We will talk about your expectations and goals in therapy. During this time you will start to develop an understanding of my approach. This is also a time to determine if you feel like working with me will be a good fit.

  • Identify a location that is private and secure

    Some clients like to have pen and paper to write notes

    Grab some comfort items (water, tea, blanket, fidget, coloring items). This is a time to tend to your needs!

    A fully charged device to meet on with stable internet access

  • I do accept many commercial, marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. Some of the insurances I am in network with at this time include:


    Wisconsin: UMR, United, UBH, Chorus, Cigna, Dean, Aetna Commercial/ Medicare, Humana Medicare, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, ICare, Centivo, Medica


    Minnesota: UMR, United, UBH, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Commercial/ Medicaid/ Medicare), Humana Medicare, UCare, Centivo, Medica


    Iowa: UMR, United, UBH, Cigna, Aetna, Centivo, Medica


    Michigan: UMR, United, UBH, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO and PPO, Humana Medicare


    I also work with Spring Health and Lyra as an EAP provider.

  • If I am out of network with your insurance provider, please reach out as I am always looking to increase service accessibility. If I cannot bill your insurance directly you can contact your insurance plan and see if out-of-network benefits are available. Depending on out-of-network coverage, I can provide a Superbill you can submit for service reimbursement.

    Costs 

    Initial Intake Evaluation: $175

    45-minute therapy session: $125

    55-minute therapy session: $150

    Couples session: $200

    Family Session: $200

  • While we set aside the time to meet for therapy, life happens and things come up. I encourage clients to communicate changes as soon as possible.

  • I feel so fortunate to do this work! To be with another human is such a beautiful experience. Outside of therapy I love to spend time with my partner. I am an aunt and adore my nieces. I cherish the time I spend outdoors. Hiking and skiing (alpine and cross country) are my two favorite activities. My favorite tree is a red pine. I love seeing pine trees in winter. The green amongst the otherwise brown and grey landscape is stunning. In a way, it is their time to shine! I do my best to bring the greenery indoors and spend time propagating my plants. I enjoy reading-all types of books. My favorite book is The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of The Oxford English Dictionary. So good! I love documentaries and watching a good movie. Breaking Bad and Parks and Rec are shows I can watch on repeat.

Interested in connecting?

I offer twenty-minute free consultations to ensure that this is a safe, healthy space for you to heal.

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