Child Therapy

Children’s experiences are often expressed in behaviors, which can create challenges for them and in and outside of the home. When this occurs, children often benefit from support outside of the emotions of their family. I support children and their caregivers through the use of play therapy, art therapy, cbt, nervous system regulation and relaxation training. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, family conflict, divorce adjustment and anxiety. I also consult with schools as part of standard of care as needed.

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Family Therapy

Families are complex emotional systems with many moving parts. Although conflict in families is expected, there are times when families get stuck in unhealthy patterns that create stress. Family therapy allows family members to unite and find ways to disrupt unhelpful patterns that bring pain. Family therapy can improve communication and problem-solving while building empathy, understanding and trust for one another. Families often report more joy and cohesion following family therapy treatment.

Reunification family therapy refers to specialized family therapy that occurs when a disruption in a relationship, often between parent and child, has occurred. Reunification family therapy is a carefully thought out approach to ensure all members are feeling safe, heard and believe their needs are being respected. Reunification family therapy often involves individuals outside of family involvement including courts, social workers and Guardian Ad Litems. As such, I work to communicate consistently with these various systems and advocate as needed.

Individual Therapy

Ever ask yourself, “How did I get here?” “What am I supposed to be doing with my life?” “Why do I keep experiencing the same horrible thing over and over?” These are common thought dilemmas adults often face as they move through life’s phases. Years of entrenched habits and core beliefs often guide our everyday interactions with self and others.

I enjoy working with adults of all ages to support deep healing and allow them the gift of releasing old stories and patterns that are so heavy to carry. CBT, Somatic Experiencing components, Insight-Oriented Talk Therapy, Behavioral Activation and Mindfulness are treatment approaches often utilized. I specialize in the treatment of adults that have experienced trauma, having phase of life challenges, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles and overall feeling life is overwhelming.

Teen/Adolescent Therapy

Adolescent’s now face more stressors than ever before. Factors such as social media, extended electronic time, school related stressors, family stressors and ongoing societal issues contribute to this stress leading to an increase in depression and anxiety. Adolescence is a time in development where autonomy and independence is a desire and often need.

Adolescents often benefit from outside neutral and objective support to process life challenges, affirm self-identity and gain skills to cope with stressors. CBT, relaxation training, nervous system regulation, behavioral activation and supportive-based talk therapy are all treatment methods used to support adolescents to become the main character in their stories. I have a specialty in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, school, and family-related stress, and depression.

Couples Therapy

Relationships can be one of life’s greatest joys and yet one of life’s greatest hardships. As we are deeply connected with others, conflict is a natural experience.

Couples ideally can engage in repair after rupture happens, however, this is not always possible to do alone. Couples therapy allows partners to have support from an objective person to moderate discussions, support greater understanding of one another, learn about each other’s love languages and improve communication habits. I have experience working with various forms of relationship, including monogamous, polyamorous, open, and of all sexualities.

Online Therapy/Telehealth

Telehealth is a convenient way of engaging in treatment that allows for less time away from work or school and treatment can happen in the comfort of your own space. I offer telehealth as an option for all clients and have an easy-to-use platform to support this. I am currently licensed in the state of Wisconsin which allows me to do treatment via telehealth for those who live anywhere in the state.