“I am excited to be returning to Northwestern Mental Health Center. I strive to incorporate each individual’s unique life experiences into treatment while incorporating techniques supported by research. As a part of the NWMHC community, I hope to aid in the de-stigmatization of mental/chemical health diagnoses and improve access to services.”

Education:

• Master of Arts, Psychology, University of North Dakota
• Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota
• APA-Accredited Internship completed at The Department of Veterans Affairs: VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX

Primary Ages Served:

• Psychotherapy: Adolescents (14 years +) and Adults
• Psychologocial Assessment: Children (6 years +), Adolescents, and Adults

Specialty Interest Areas/Therapeutic Approaches:

• Psychotherapy:
• General Outpatient Mental Health Concerns (i.e., Depressive, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, & Bipolar Disorders)
• Trauma- and Related Disorders
• Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Chronic Pain
• Psychological Assessment
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Evaluations
• Differential Diagnosis (psychological, personality, substance use)
• Medical Evaluations (i.e., Spinal Cord Stimulator, Bariatric, etc.)
• Peace Office & Dispatch Evaluations

Specialty Training/Certification: Completed supervised clinical training in the following evidenced-based practices:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression (ACT-D)
• Prolonged Exposure for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PE for PTSD)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPT for PTSD)
• Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT for BPD)
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)