Don't wish for an easy life, wish for the courage to endure a hard one
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In finding this site you were likely on the journey of relief. Trying to find support and solace for the problems you are experiencing. You may even be asking yourself if counseling is even going to help with what you are experiencing. Before dismissing the process as unnecessary or pointless, try not to cast judgements, rather go with your intuition that something is wrong and you want help. Let me try and see if I can help. ​
About Me
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I have a desire to assist people through tough challenges they have encountered in life. I believe hardships are inevitable but can be worked through by creating and maintaining a healthy support system, gaining insight into oneself, and building resiliency. I want to help individuals exemplify their inner strengths so they are more equipped to manage distress. Working jointly with patients to process through the pain and hurt they are experiencing and obtain healing. Inevitably helping patients equip themselves with the skills and knowledge to maintain long term healing on their own.
I have been in the mental health field since 2006 and actively practicing as a counselor for over 10 years.
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Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor of Wisconsin (#5153)
Licensed Professional Counselor of Minnesota (#02567)
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Masters in Mental Health Counseling with a specialty in substance use and eating disorders- University of Wisconsin Stout (2011).
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Bachelors in Psychology with a focus on vocational rehabilitation-University Wisconsin Stout (2006)
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Specializing in Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Relationships, and Substance Use Treatment
Trauma
Sources of trauma can vary person to person. What can be similar is the negative impact it has on a person physiologically and mentally, impacting their daily functioning. With the body staying or frequently getting into a state of unnecessary fight or flight. It can be a scary area to think of working on, let me help you not face it alone.
OCD
OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It is when individuals get stuck in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. With these obsessions and compulsions being rooted in individuals trying to avoid unwanted fears manifesting. With obsessions and compulsions greatly impacting ones daily functioning. I am very familiar in working with OCD and can help you on the journey to recovery.
Relationships
Relationships are amazing while complex at the same time. With them being such a key aspects of ones life don't they deserve to be rewarding? It may be problems with a partner, child, co worker or family member. All are important and I would be happy to support you in making them more satisfactory.
Child & Adolescents
I love working with kids and teens! Let me help you with letting those relationships be more rewarding. I enjoy being able to enter a child's world through play therapy. I also enjoy working with teens and seeing them discover and get more comfortable with their own characteristics & personalities.
Anxiety
Anxiety can be thought of as being consumed with worried thoughts or what is often referred to as mind racing and ruminative thoughts. In addition, negative physiological tension such as, muscle tightness, accelerated breathing, problems concentrating, sleep disturbance, or headaches to name a few. One often has challenges with uncertainty, with fear being a driving behind it.
Substance Use
Have you ever wondered if you have a problems with alcohol or drugs? Or, have others close to you ever shared they think you do and you disagree? There can be many different opinions about substance use and when it moves from healthy and social to detrimental. Instead of debating what is or is not a problem (with yourself or others), take a pause and let me help explore it with you.