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I am so glad you are here.
With nearly 15 years of clinical experience and over 20 years in social work, I believe that healing starts with connection. I strive to create a space where my clients feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
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My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, respect, and collaboration. I prioritize consent and safety, ensuring that clients feel empowered in their healing process. I integrate mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE)—a body-based approach that helps regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of peace. I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy that helps shift negative core beliefs and process trauma. As an EMDRIA Consultant, I mentor other EMDR therapists, helping them build confidence and deepen their skills.
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As a Certified Perinatal Trauma Specialist, I work closely with individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges, including pregnancy, infant loss, and birth trauma. I continue to seek advanced training and consultation to ensure my clients receive the highest level of support during these deeply vulnerable experiences.
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I also incorporate the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a compassionate and effective approach to healing attachment wounds, developmental trauma, and complex PTSD. This framework helps clients strengthen relationships, reconnect with their authentic selves, and reclaim their sense of agency.
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A Kansas City native, I am LGBTQ-affirming and committed to social justice, including uplifting Black and Brown voices. Outside of my practice, I love traveling, gardening, lifelong learning, and exploring art museums.
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Whether you’re working through trauma, processing loss, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we will create a path toward the healing and relief you deserve.
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Licenses
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State of Kansas Clinical License (LSCSW)
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State of Missouri Clinical License (LCSW)
​Education
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Master of Social Work
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University of Kansas
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​Certifications
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EMDRIA EMDR Certified
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EMDRIA Consultant
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Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
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NARM Therapist
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Practitioner of Japanese Acupressure
Member Affiliations
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EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
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LGBT-Affirming Therapist Guild
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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
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Training
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EMDRIA EMDR Level I and Level II
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Advanced EMDR Perinatal training
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NARM Level I and Level II
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Brainspotting Phase I
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Somatic Experiencing Advanced Year AII
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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ACT
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EMDRIA Speaker on EMDR in the Perinatal Period