I use a holistic approach to counseling that supports and empowers clients as they navigate the many stages and transitions in their lives. I strive to nurture relationships based on mutual respect and trust. I believe in the principles of functional medicine, which includes addressing the whole person rather than just treating symptoms. I firmly believe that mental and physical health are not separate. I believe the best results are achieved when clients and practitioners work together. By applying a client-centered approach with each person, I provide counseling that is respectful of individual values and needs. My mission is to empower individuals and organizations through support and resources to improve their overall health and wellness.
I completed my clinical training through the University of Colorado and the University of San Diego. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters's Degree in Counseling. I am licensed by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as a Board Approved Supervisor. My holistic health and wellness certification was completed through the Dr. Sear’s Wellness Institute. Dr. William Sears is an American pediatrician and author who has been advising busy parents on how to raise healthier families for over 40 years. Dr. Bill and his wife are among the leading proponents of the attachment parenting philosophy. Dr. Sears established the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, founded on the mission to educate, equip and empower individuals and organizations with practical, science-based training and resources to improve the health of others through the principles of lifestyle, exercise, attitude, and nutrition.
In addition, I am a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider and completed additional certification in Nutrition for Mental Health-Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions. I am currently enrolled in the functional medicine certification program through the Institute for Functional Medicine. IFM is the gold standard in functional medicine training programs and only admits and certifies licensed healthcare providers.