I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker through the Minnesota Board of Social Work. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Superior; in 2014 I graduated with my Master’s in Clinic Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where I completed my clinical internship with Deb Fisher, LICSW. My professional background includes Assertive Community Treatment, Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services, group therapy, program development, clinic management, and hospital social work and I have worked with individuals of all ages, from toddlers to the elderly. I have a true passion for the work that I do with all people, but especially adolescents and young adults.
My clinical expertise allows me to work with individuals experiencing trauma-related disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, self-harm, crisis, psychosis, chemical dependency, bullying, family conflict, shame, grief, and other major stressors. More recently I have developed a passion for working with neurodivergencies, specifically females with adult-diagnosed ADHD and autism. My therapeutic approach takes principles of trauma-informed care to provide education, understanding, and healing from trauma. I am trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also utilize a basis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Shame Resilience, Structural Dissociation, and other principles from today's leading trauma experts. I use a mix of talk therapy, EMDR, and creative exercises to assist my clients in discovering who they are, who they want to be, and how to get there.
Additional Experience & Training:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Adolescent Mental Health Certification
Certified Rule 25 Assessor
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
ACT for Chronically Self-Critical and Shame-Prone Clients
Certified Veteran's Administration PACT Coach
And numerous additional trainings regarding mental health and chemical dependency
Memberships:
Psychotherapist for St. Louis County BRIDGEs Girls Court program
Secretary/Board Member on Sexual Assault Program for Northern St. Louis County
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
National Association for Social Workers
My clinical expertise allows me to work with individuals experiencing trauma-related disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, self-harm, crisis, psychosis, chemical dependency, bullying, family conflict, shame, grief, and other major stressors. More recently I have developed a passion for working with neurodivergencies, specifically females with adult-diagnosed ADHD and autism. My therapeutic approach takes principles of trauma-informed care to provide education, understanding, and healing from trauma. I am trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and also utilize a basis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Shame Resilience, Structural Dissociation, and other principles from today's leading trauma experts. I use a mix of talk therapy, EMDR, and creative exercises to assist my clients in discovering who they are, who they want to be, and how to get there.
Additional Experience & Training:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Adolescent Mental Health Certification
Certified Rule 25 Assessor
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
ACT for Chronically Self-Critical and Shame-Prone Clients
Certified Veteran's Administration PACT Coach
And numerous additional trainings regarding mental health and chemical dependency
Memberships:
Psychotherapist for St. Louis County BRIDGEs Girls Court program
Secretary/Board Member on Sexual Assault Program for Northern St. Louis County
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
National Association for Social Workers
Meet "Stella" RaeI am Ashley's therapy cat and accompany her regularly at work. From the time I was brought into Ashley's family, I was also introduced to her clients and a therapeutic setting. My personality and Ashley's dream for a therapy cat were a match made in heaven--I enjoy greeting clients, playing with toys, and snuggling up to clients on the couch. I look forward to making you a cat lover just like Ashley!
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Free Resources:
Mindfulness Audios: http://thrivingadolescent.com/for-young-people/audio-ideas/
http://mindfulnessforteens.com/guided-meditations/
https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations
Mindfulness Audios: http://thrivingadolescent.com/for-young-people/audio-ideas/
http://mindfulnessforteens.com/guided-meditations/
https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations