I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Infant Massage Instructor. I have enjoyed serving individuals and families from all walks of life, in the Kansas City area and beyond, since 2006. I believe in the strength and adaptability of the human heart and I understand that building a trusting therapeutic alliance often leads to healing and a positive outlook in other facets of life.

Many of my clients have needed support

–        Managing Stress/Self-Care

–        Creating healthy boundaries

–        Exploring activities to enhance/enrich their lives

–        Coping with unexpected life experiences

–        Safety/support planning

–        Developing healthy attachment within the family system

I provide individual and group therapy for adults through a trauma-informed lens. Areas that are a common focus with clients include:

–        Stress

–        Anxiety

–        Depression

–        Grief and Loss

–        Illness

–        Life Coaching

–        Healthy Attachment

–        Emotion Regulation

–        Behavior Modification

–        Domestic Violence

–        Life Transitions

Every person has innate strengths and room for growth or healing. In my practice, I take a person-centered approach. I listen; I share empathy, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. My hope is to help clients learn to draw from their strengths, while cultivating an undivided heart during challenging experiences.

My primary treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT guides individuals through a process of taking notice of thought patterns and then discovering how those thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.

I have also been trained in several other therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Biofeedback, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Theraplay Level 1, Play Therapy, and infant massage.

I currently accept insurance from the following carriers:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Humana
• United Healthcare
• Medicare
• Optum and all Optum affiliates
• UMR
• All Savers

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.

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