About Me

I am a Kansas native and have been in the helping professions for over five years, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP).

Starting therapy can be a somewhat intimidating first step in improving your mental health, which is why I strive to create a welcoming and open environment for my clients.  I have been passionate about mental health and the study of psychology since early in my academic career, and I thoroughly enjoy providing support and healing for people of all walks of life.

Every individual has their own unique story and background, which is something that I value and respect with each of my clients. I believe in cultivating a healthy and strong therapeutic relationship built upon empathy and trust; it is an essential part of the healing process.

I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.

My Specialties

I am happy to work with adults, young adults, and adolescents.  My specific focus is on clients who desire help in working on the following issues, among others:

• Anxiety/Stress
• Coping skills & wellness
• Emotional Regulation
• Depression
• ADHD related concerns (including evaluation and testing)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Life Transitions
• Relationship or Family Conflict
• Self Esteem
• Trauma
• LGBTQ+ concerns

My Treatment Approach

I enjoy working with clients to maximize their own wellness and overall well-being; which I conceptualize as embodying prolonged happiness and satisfaction in different areas of life.

As I have developed and honed my clinical skills as a therapist, I have come to value an integrative and holistic approach to therapy. I believe this provides the best care for my clients, and enables us to maintain a collaborative relationship that is essential for healing and rapport.

My initial therapeutic approach draws upon a variety of techniques and interventions commonly used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps us to understand and improve upon our core beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors.  I also utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), which is commonly used in treating clients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

I am also available to conduct assessments, including comprehensive psychological evaluations and ADHD evaluations/testing and to provide documentation of ADHD diagnoses in appropriate cases.

Accepted Insurance Plans

I am currently in network with:

• Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• Cigna / Evernorth
• United Healthcare
• UMR
• Optum and all Optum affiliates
• United KanCare
• Sunflower
• Ambetter
• Aetna Better Health of Kansas
• AllWell

In the coming weeks, I will also be in network with:

• Aetna
• Humana

For self-pay clients and clients who have other health insurance and would like to schedule on a self-pay basis, my self-pay rate is $200-$250 per session.

Schedule an Appointment

To pre-register for an appointment, please click on the button below.  For additional information, please e-mail our office at [email protected].