I received my PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision in 2018 from the University of Iowa. I also have my Master’s degree from Saint Cloud State University located in Minnesota in Rehabilitation Counseling. I utilize many of the foundational concepts of rehabilitation counseling such as advocacy, and a larger systems approach to much of my work and therapeutic lens. I operate from a holistic and trauma-informed approach exploring all aspects of a person and their environment and how this may be impacting their overall mental health and wellbeing. A primary belief that I hold about counseling is that it does not need to be only when we are experiencing a crisis or problem. Sometimes the intention of therapy can and should be to learn more about yourself, your relationships, and how your life experiences have impact you. 

I have experience in working individuals who have experienced traumatic experiences, grief, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with individuals in the adjustment process whether that be adjusting to a new school, new phase of life, or new relationship. I pull from various theoretical orientations such as CBT, narrative therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and mindfulness.

The mission  of Counseling Perspectives is provide individualized quality mental health counseling services to adults in an all virtual setting. We focus on your problems and not the diagnosis and the strengths that you possess to help you achieve the change that you are desiring.