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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. Throughout my own journey to motherhood, I became very interested in all the emotional changes that happen to the mom-to-be and the couple as they prepare for and welcome their child into the world. There are so many emotions that come along with the transition to motherhood that is can feel like a constant roller-coaster. It's hard to know what to expect especially if it is the first baby. Also, I have learned that having a child and parenting brings up a lot of "stuff" from your own childhood that many don't even realize they had.

I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist and I specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders also known more commonly as pregnancy/postpartum depression and anxiety. Even though my focus has shifted towards maternal mental health, I still enjoy and have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment di…

Do you notice that past trauma or experiences seem to impact your life now in ways that create blocks or difficulty?

Are you struggling with a recent loss, anxiety, depression or relationship issues?

Psychotherapy is a powerful resource to help restore direction and balance as well as facilitating self-understanding and emotional healing. Exploring and understanding who you are and how you became who you are is part of achieving desired change and growth. I bring 30 years of experience, training, compassion and commitment to this collaborative and relational process. I use an integration of theories and approaches to best match your needs, including attachment, family systems and psychodynamic theories as well as mind/body and mindfulness approaches. I use EMDR within the context of an established therapeutic relationship and when it is assessed to be a beneficial part of therapy.

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I am passionate on working with people who have experienced trauma in their life.  I have worked with people dealing with trauma symptoms for 20 years, I work with ages 14 and beyond, doing EMDR with teens, adults and couples.  I was trained in EMDR in 2013 and am EMDRIA certified.  I am currently doing consultation with therapists who are seeking their own certification in EMDR.  I am excited work with HAP in a volunteer capacity too, in order to further develop my skills as a clinician and consultant and facilitator!  I would love to opportunity to work with you on your journey to certification.