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For as long as I can remember I have had a deep desire to help hurting people. That desire is what fueled my passion for the field of counseling. It would be especially meaningful to join you and your child to overcome any challenges he or she may be experiencing.
I have personally seen how hard it is to be a kid right now. Working in the school setting as a licensed school counselor, I have been a first hand observer to the mental health crisis among our youth. I'm more passionate than ever that this is what I'm called to do, and I want to help youth grasp how God made each of them uniquely and wonderfully. I support and work to prevent mental health issues through both education and care for the unseen needs of our youth. I’m here to help and give you and your child hope for future change.
My faith in Christ has shaped my values and perspective in counseling. However, I do not impose my faith on others. I do believe that God did not intend for us to go through hardships alone (Genesis 2:18 and Philippians 4:14). He created us with the amazing capacity to care for each other, and he also designed us amazingly to experience change within our brains by the literal renewing of our minds.
My style of counseling begins with meeting the client where he or she is at. We’ll first take care of the immediate needs; much like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this may include some skills training such as breathing techniques and grounding. I am trained in therapies such as CBT, DBT, Polyvagal, and TF-CBT to enhance Biblical principles where appropriate.
Who I can help:
Children ages 5 and up, teens, and college-age young adults
About Me:
After several years as a Middle School Counselor, in both public and private schools, I made the transition to become a community based therapist. This has allowed me to further the scope of therapy I am able to provide to students in need. I am a mom of three, so I know the challenges of raising children in today’s society. When I’m not with clients you can find me reading a book, baking, playing games with my family, painting with watercolor, or going on a walk.
Credentials:
Bachelors of Arts in Family Science, Anderson University (Anderson, IN)
Masters of Science in Education (School Counseling), Indiana University-Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)
Certificate-Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Butler University (Indianapolis, IN) (Anticipated May 2024)