I am excited to offer you the opportunity for a personal journey toward problem resolution and healing, designed specifically for you and your needs. Understanding that each of us is the sum of all we experience, and that each of us has a very personal journey in this world, each person seeking services is provided an individualized, collaborative path to healing.

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My career reflects best practices identification and effective implementation and employing of evidence based programs to serve at risk children, individuals and families. I completed my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Kansas State University. I have worked in all of the major systems (community mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, and crisis services) as a practitioner, administrator, and teacher.

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Clinically, I specialize in treating individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties due to trauma.  I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma intervention recognized internationally an effective and efficient intervention. Additionally, my expertise includes couple therapy, family therapy, persistent mental health disorders, and grief and loss. I utilize a Strategic Family Therapy Approach because:

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• It is a theory of optimism and hope rather than explaining problems as pathological and terminal.

• It is a therapy of change rather than insight without action, promoting solutions and new behaviors over only understanding and excuses about why problems should exist.

• Strategic therapy is dedicated to the premise that therapists should practice in an active, directive, and skillful fashion.

• The tone of therapy is warm and respectful, often with a playful nature.  Humor is used frequently.

• The uniqueness of clients and the need for interventions tailored to that uniqueness is respected.  The therapist works within the client’s own world view whenever possible.

• Flexibility is a key element of the therapy, and different approaches are needed for the variety of presenting problems and cultural, ethnic, and social contexts brought to therapy.

• It is a therapy of responsibility – of parents for children, of therapists for clients, and of supervisors for supervisees.

• Strategic therapy is a therapy of justice and advocacy in which therapists take strong stands against violence and abuse and advocate for children, families, and those who may be disenfranchised from the typical world.

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In an effort to bring about my own best practice, have studied with highly recognized leaders in the MFT field and in the Reiki community, received supervision from honored professionals in MFT and trauma, and have developed a network of exceptional colleagues. My practice focuses on holistic interventions that are culturally sensitive and relevant to the client.

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**Not currently accepting new clients ​