LCSW, LSCSW

Lee's Summit Site Lead

Seeking help and making change is never easy. You have already made one of the hardest decisions- seeking therapy. I am passionate about creating a warm, safe, and empathetic space where real change can be fostered. As your therapist, my supportive, strengths based, and collaborative approach will meet you where you’re at to guide you to live the life you want. Whether this is your first time seeing a therapist or you are seeking out that right fit, I am honored to walk this journey with you.

Who I work with:

Adults 18+

Teens 13-17
Teens and adults experiencing anxiety and depression
Trauma
Grief/Loss Support
Couples

Families
Teens and adults experiencing life transitions
Teens and adults with suicidal ideation and/or self-harming behaviors
Individuals and caregivers with complex medical history

Qualifications:

Licensure: Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (KS), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MO)

Education: Master of Social Work from The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Specialties: Trauma Informed Care, Suicide Prevention and Assessment

Therapeutic Modalities: Gottam Trained (Level 1), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focused, Strengths perspective, Narrative therapy, Crisis Intervention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light- Albus Dumbledore