Life can be challenging, and support is essential. A strong client-psychologist relationship is key to progress.
This is my second career, shaped by life’s twists and turns. I earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, focusing on older adults, and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Health Track) from the University of Kansas. My experience includes working with individuals and families in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and end-of-life care. I have a passion for research on aging and the effects of physical activity on the brain.
I completed my pre-doctoral internship at VA Central Iowa, serving veterans and military personnel. My career spans diverse settings, including college counseling, community centers, palliative care, inpatient rehab, memory care, psycho-oncology, and VA facilities. I am dedicated to promoting whole health and quality of life across the lifespan.
I am passionate about working with people from all walks of life and abilities to help meet their particular goals.
My Theoretical Orientation is Psychodynamic, meaning it is our relationships that give our lives meaning. The relationship with ourselves first and then relationships with others. I also use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approaches to address the different needs of those I work with. I can deliver cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) for trauma when appropriate.
