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Experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Strong community and social services professional skilled in Individual Therapy with Adults and Adolescents and Crisis Intervention.
I have a been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years. I obtained my Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas in 2002. I started out by working in the Emergency Room of a Psychiatric Hospital. I have since worked in a variety of mental health settings with all ages. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and operate from the Strengths Perspective. I am licensed in Kansas and Missouri and reside in the Kansas City area. I have provided counseling for a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. I also help people who are going through a difficult time whether that be due to life changes, relationship or family issues, and grief and loss.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community Specialties
- Lgbtqia+
- Single Parents
Faith Based Specialties
- Christianity
Fees & Insurance
Licenses & Certifications
Location
GateWay of Hope
Office is ADA Accessible