KAIROS

I am a licensed master’s social worker (LMSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have a wide range of clinical experience, including working in residential and inpatient hospital settings, intensive outpatient settings, outpatient mental health, and clinical assessment in the hospital setting. My areas of expertise include: Self-esteem, anxiety/panic disorders, depression, emotion regulation, life transitions/adjustment disorders, women’s issues, and grief/loss. While I provide individual counseling services to clients aged 8 and above, I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults. I utilize a holistic framework which considers the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of functioning. I start with a strengths based perspective which aims to understand and leverage each client’s unique strengths in order to address their areas of concern. The approaches I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), faith based counseling, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy.

When I am not working I enjoy exploring new places, spending time with my family and friends, practicing yoga, listening to podcasts, and enjoying the outdoors. I am passionate about environmentalism, healthy living, and a good cup of coffee!

Education: I received my master’s degree in social work (MSW) from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University.