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About My Clients
I tend to work well with those struggling with anxiety, panic, or trauma responses. Utilizing EMDR and ACT, I help my clients recognize the patterns in which they have been stuck, identify more adaptive beliefs, and adjust their relationships to their emotions and thoughts. I also enjoy working with parents to connect more effectively with their children.
My Background and Approach
I grew up "on the farm" in Southwest Iowa where I developed a love of the outdoors. I recall as a child being in awe of the mountains during family vacations out west to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. After graduating with a bachelor's in Industrial Psychology at NWMSU in 2014, I move to Southern Utah to work as a Field Instructor with Evoke Therapy Programs. Since then I've bounced around from place to place, but I found myself called to the Southwest and settled with my partner in Flagstaff, AZ. For the past decade I have been working in the helping professions, walking with people along their journey as they navigate challenges and difficult emotions/experiences. I graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2021 with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since early 2022 I have been working as a counselor with a Group Practice in Flagstaff. As much as I try to incorporate outdoors into my work.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Our modern world is filled with distractions that disconnect us from ourselves and the world around us. The greatest gift one can offer oneself is the pursuit of connection and presence. My aim is to guide you in this pursuit. Through various therapeutic approaches, I work with my clients to build and practice of mindfulness and acceptance, and to explore how their pasts inform their present, and then develop coping skills to manage distressing emotions. Whether you are hoping to heal trauma, seeking to improve your relationships, or simply looking to learn ways to better cope with the stressors of daily life, I am happy to walk alongside you on your journey. Common therapeutic approaches I use include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, EMDR and a multitude of others. I view my clients from an attachment-focused lens and practice trauma-informed therapy. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for a free consult!