My counseling practice includes specialties such as marriage counseling; counseling for couples; counseling for individuals experiencing stress, worries, relationship concerns; counseling for women seeking improved confidence/self-esteem, experiencing relationship issues, or seeking renewed direction following a breakup or divorce; counseling for teens and young adults experiencing relationship difficulties, forming/refining their individuality, or exploring ambitions/goals; and counseling for families experiencing disconnect, parent-child concerns, blended family issues.
In my leisure time, I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, camping, country drives in my dad's Model A, renting movies, blizzards at DQ, taking my dog for a walk, exploring bookstores and antique stores.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Certificate, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2008. Major: Marriage and Family Therapy. Practicum training with Dakota Valley Psychologists, which comprised therapy with individuals, couples, and families.
• M.A., Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2007. Major: Counseling Psychology. Practicum training with The Storefront Group - Vision Program, Richfield, Minnesota, which comprised therapy in an elementary, special education classroom for children in grades 3-5 with emotional-behavioral problems.
• B.S., Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2004. Major: Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family.
• Divorce Mediation, Erickson Mediation Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2007.
• Prepare/Enrich Assessment, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2006.
LICENSE AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Minnesota Board of Behavorial Health and Therapy.
• Associate Member - Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapists.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
• Educator for Hastings, Northfield, and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school districts
- Comm Ed class: "Exploring a Woman's Desire for Intimacy", 2008
- Comm Ed class: "Communication Essentials for Couples", 2009-2010