About Me
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Choosing a counselor can be a difficult process, and usually occurs when you are experiencing challenging personal situations. Hopefully, your time here will give you an idea about my experience, the services I offer, and what you can expect if you decide to schedule an appointment.
Currently, I hold two licenses in the state of Nevada, as a Clinical Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I was also a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist in the state of Kansas, where I practiced for seven years.
If you decide to see me for treatment, you can expect a compassionate, knowledgeable and collaborative approach to addressing your concerns and issues. My goal is to help you identify positive solutions for life situations and for recovery. I look forward to hearing from you!
Education & Experience
I have a masters degree in clinical psychology. Over the course of more than 30 years, I have worked in many settings, including inpatient crisis hospitalization, outpatient mental health counseling, and intensive outpatient and outpatient addictions counseling. My internship was in a veterans hospital, where I focused on the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, biofeedback training, and addictions treatment.
My theoretical training was primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which emphasizes the interaction between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
My particular interests include treating depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, and helping clients develop healthy emotional boundaries. I also have interest in discussing spiritual issues as they relate to current concerns.
Licensure
Clinical Professional Counselor
State of Nevada
2011 - present
Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor
State of Nevada
2007 - present
Contact Information
Phone
I check messages regularly and will return calls within two business days whenever possible.
Office Address
1650 US Hwy 395 N Suite 101A
Minden NV 89423
Office hours by appointment only
In case of emergency:
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 (the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to the nearest emergency room.