Education: Masters of Science in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.
Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Iowa, Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and certified to utilize the Columbia Suicide Screenings (CSSRS).
Professional Experience: Has worked as a therapist for 4 years and brings experience in a wide range of areas. Their therapeutic practice follows a whole-person approach, tailored case by case to meet the unique needs of each client. They work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, often incorporating Art Therapy and holistic methods into sessions. In addition to clinical work, they are an avid advocate for suicide prevention following the loss of their son, Zakk, to suicide in 2022. In his honor, they founded The Sparrow Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for survivors of suicide loss and for students who have overcome suicidal ideation.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, spending time with her family and dogs, riding motorcycles and traveling.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna