I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who works with children and adolescents between the ages of 3 -17. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. With over 20 years of experience working with children in various settings, I help those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attachment and relationship issues, and difficulties related to ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences.
I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice with children and adolescents and have received specialized training in Theraplay, Play Therapy, Music Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC). I strive to create a safe space for children to heal and work through their most difficult experiences, but also a space for them to create, learn about themselves, and grow new skills. I work collaboratively with parents and want them to feel supported and heard throughout their child’s therapeutic process too. I provide both individual and family therapy sessions, and currently accept self-pay, BCBS of KC, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
As a lifelong learner, I plan to return to school next year to pursue a doctoral degree in educational school psychology. Outside the therapy office, you can often find me presenting at local and national conferences as well as providing parent-child workshops in the area.