I am so glad you are here.
My background is in practicing mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am integrating Somatic Experiencing (SE) in my practice. SE is a body-based therapy approach for treating trauma.
I am Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) and have found EMDR can shift negative core beliefs in transformative ways. I am a EMDRIA Consultant and provide EMDR Consultation to EMDRIA EMDR therapists seeking foundational consultation hours or certification hours.
I am also a Certified Perinatal trauma Specialist. I have specific training in Perinatal Mental Health and prengnacy and infant loss. I receive ongoing perinatal training and consultation in my practice.
NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) treats CPTSD and provides a safe framework for addressing attachment, relationships, and developmental trauma. I am a NARM therapist.
I am a Kansas City native. I am LGBTQ affirming. I believe black and brown lives matter. I love traveling, learning, gardening, design, art history, and acupressure.
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)
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
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Mo department of Mental Health)
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ACT
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EMDRIA Speaker on EMDR in the Perinatal Period