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I have devoted years to my own growth as well as to my education and profession. Over the last 21 years, severe and complex trauma has become my specialty and focus. This has paved the way for my understanding of the need to feel fully and be comfortable in embracing all feelings and parts. I believe in post-traumatic growth and hope. The experiences I utilize to join you on your path are:

  • 20 years as a therapist in trauma recovery
  • MA in Counseling Psychology
  • Certified IFS Therapist
  • IFS Level 3 Trained
  • IFSI Approved Consultant
  • Daring Way Trained
  • Somatic Experiencing Certified
  • EMDR Trained 
  • MBSR Trained
  • DBT Trained
  • Clinical Director of an outpatient clinic in Northern MN.

About my practice

What I do:

Psychotherapy with a mix of the following depending on your individual needs: relational psychotherapy; Internal Family Systems (IFS); Somatic Experience.

With…

Adults 18 and over.

Specialties and Areas of Expertise:

  • Psychological trauma: including acute stress; issues related to childhood physical and sexual abuse and neglect; complex developmental trauma

  • persistent changes in mood; depression; anxiety; panic attacks; low self-esteem; life transitions

MY QUALIFICATIONS

IFS EXPERIENCE

  • IFS Institute Approved Clinical Consultant since 2025
  • Certified IFS Therapist since 2023
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels 1, 2 & 3 Trained
  • Experienced Program Assistance in Multiple IFS Level One Training and Staff PA in PA Development Workshop

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