I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Upper Iowa University on Fort Riley, KS and my Master of Social Work degree with a certificate in Victim and Survivor Services from Washburn University in Topeka, KS.  

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Over my career I have worked with soldiers, children, adolescents, families, foster parents and young adults. My passion for helping those in needs started when I was first introduced to psychology my sophomore year of high school. I knew then that I was going to be a therapist.  

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My passion for the field of social work expanded over the years, as I gained experience and confidence in my role. I am a helper at heart and started to broaden the joy of helping through volunteer work and training others in the field. 

 

I hold two state licenses. A Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) Supervisor for South Carolina and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) for Kansas. I am also an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) working toward being an ADHD Parenting Coach.

 

I have worked with youth since 2008 and clinically since 2012. I truly believe knowledge is power and advance my own knowledge through various books, articles, and trainings often. 

 

Last but not least, I enjoy traveling. You will find some of my personal photos of places we have traveled to throughout my website. 

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My training has included: 

- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Certified Clinical Services Provider 
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (not currently providing this service)

- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Rostered with MUSC Project BEST)

- Alternatives of Family Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trained by MUSC Project BEST)

 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents 

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

- Motivational Interviewing 

- Suicide and Risk Assessment  

- National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training for Mental Health Professionals