A convenient time at your place of comfort or via teletherapy and unconditional acceptance is what you or your loved-one will experience when working with us. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing space to heal. My canine co-therapist, Bear, is included with your approval. I believe that many of us develop limiting and unhealthy beliefs through no fault of our own and these beliefs can negatively influence or become stuck in our bodies and minds. It is my intention to help you re-boot and refresh your mind. Through the use of the most progressive and effective techniques, namely Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), we can challenge and integrate these beliefs into our story rather than allow them to remain as a barrier to living the happy life we all deserve. My gentle, co-creative style will help to support and nurture your healthy-happy life journey.
Mission: “To help other beings better their own lives”
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and Certified Human Animal Intervention Specialist (CHAIS).
Education: Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. in Social Work from Barry University. Additional education includes Master of Social Work from Barry University, Master’s in Psychology from University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and Associate’s in the Arts from Ferris State University.
Additional Trainings: Rapid Resolution Therapy® (RRT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, Trauma Resolution, Compassion Fatigue, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Crisis Response, Pet Loss Bereavement Counseling, Developmental Play Therapy, and Level I Storytelling®…to be continued.
Evenings and Weekend Sessions Available by Appointment. Pet Friendly Appointments and Concierge Service options available.
Specialties
- Canine-Assisted Therapy
- Rapid Resolution Therapy®
- Trauma and PTSD
- Hypnotherapy
- Pet Friendly
- Pet Loss Bereavement
- Compassion Fatigue
- Concierge Service
Issues
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Co-Dependency
- Compassion Fatigue
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief and Loss
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress Management
- Women’s Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Eclectic
- Experiential
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychotherapy
- Rapid Resolution Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
- Group
Membership: National Association of Social Workers (NASW), International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP), Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy (IRRT), and Association of Pet Loss Bereavement (APLB).
Volunteer Work: Instructor and handler with my canine, Bear, for National Crisis Response Canines, which allows us to deploy with organizations such as the Red Cross and FEMA after disaster events. Also support charitable organizations including Assistance to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Canine-Assisted Therapy (CAT) CatDogs.org. Part of the proceeds from my work are donated to these and other “pet” causes.