Specialties

• Anxiety & Depression

• Grief & Ambiguous Loss

• Life Transitions

• Substance Abuse/Harm Reduction

• Co-Dependency Issues

Populations served

• Adults (18-64)

• Seniors (65+)

Additional Services

• Nutritional and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

• Faith Based Counseling

• Individual Counseling

• Intergenerational Conflict & Estrangement

• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Families

• Emotional Labor with partners

I love serving people and engaging with them through the growth and discovery process.  I also enjoy encouraging others to know and love themselves, follow their hearts, and overcome roadblocks.  I am an accomplished professional with 15+ years of experience serving a diverse range of clients through several local community agencies and clinical mental health providers.  

I am experienced with a wide variety of clinical diagnoses and have worked with all ages across the lifespan.  I utilize a non-judgmental approach while being respectful of personal values and beliefs. My treatment methods include: Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Education

• Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling, Bradley University, Peoria, IL

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA

Licensing, Training & Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) 

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)

I made the decision to become a professional counselor while raising my family through the school of life experiences. I believe in lifelong learning and in the growth mindset. I am grateful for the opportunity to help others learn, change, and achieve goals. I believe in the human spirit to heal and transform. I am married with 2 adult sons, a young granddaughter and have lived in the Peoria area for 30+ years.