Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in 55033

I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. During my educational journey, I had the privilege of completing my pre-doctoral internship at Hazelden Betty Ford’s Center for Teens, Young Adults, and Families. In this esteemed institution, I had the unique opportunity to work closely with adolescents and young adults who were grappling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. My professional path has encompassed a diverse range of settings, including a community mental center, a research hospital, and private practice, where I specialized in neuropsychological assessments.

I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their relationships, values, strengths, and changes they would like to make. I strongly believe that everyone is capable of persevering through life's challenges and making positive change, if given the proper tools and resources. I emphasize building upon underlying resilience I believe every person has, through education, skills, and evidence-based approaches. I am a direct communicator but have a casual approach, emphasize compassion, and appreciate humor in sessions.

Welcome! In therapy my first goal is to create a comfortable and inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe to grow. I work from a person-centered approach, I believe therapy should be about meeting you where you are at and working together from there. I strive to create a client/therapist relationship that is rooted in trust, caring, and respect to enable us to collaborate on working towards your goals. I enjoy helping my clients leave therapy with new insights and perspectives to help lead a full and enriching life.

Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.

We are accepting new clients! Canvas Health is celebrating more than 50 years of bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional care.

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