I focus on adults, using an integrative approach to therapy that leverages my skills to help you create goals and work towards living a valued life.
John Donne said “No man is an island,” by which he meant to reflect on the interconnectedness of all human beings and the importance of reaching out to others during times of need. This philosophy guides my current mental health practice. I believe as humans we face obstacles in life that can be difficult to navigate alone, especially if we do not have the prior experience and/or tools to work through them. As a psychologist, this is where I come in, to serve as a helper and guide, so that you do not have to face such challenges by yourself.
In 2018, I graduated from Wichita State University with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, after finishing my one-year internship experience at the VA Illiana Healthcare system. Following that, I moved to Michigan and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship/ residency in Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. I moved to Colorado in 2020 and work at an inpatient psychiatric hospital as the staff neuropsychologist. Over the past few years as a psychologist, I have worked in many different settings including outpatient/ community mental health, academic medicine, inpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation, corrections, and Veteran’s Affairs. My focus is on adults and I have experience working with a variety of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, interpersonal problems, personality disorders, trauma/ PTSD, neurological conditions (brain injury, stroke, anoxia), and learning disabilities/ developmental disabilities.
With all my clients, I seek to provide evidence-based intervention services that are culturally-competent, patient-centered, and recovery-oriented. Additionally, my theoretical orientation is integrative in that I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Instead, it is important to me to meet people where they are at and then create a treatment plan that best suits their needs and capitalizes on their strengths. To achieve this goal, I draw from multiple therapeutic orientations including Behavioral, Humanistic, and second and third-wave Cognitive Therapies (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies). I look forward to getting to know you and working together!
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- Alcohol Or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community Specialties
- Trauma Survivors
- Veterans