About | Psychology

Approach to Therapy

When you walk into my office (or log in for a virtual session), my goal is for you to feel accepted exactly as you are — no pretense, no performance, no judgment. You get to be fully human here, which includes messy emotions, unhelpful patterns, and stories you may not have told out loud before.

We’ll start by understanding your internal world: the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are showing up — and what they’re doing for you (or to you). Then we’ll work together to move from insight to action. Therapy isn’t just about awareness; it’s about creating change you actually feel in your life. Whether it’s reclaiming your sense of self, setting boundaries that stick, or making peace with the body you live in, we’ll walk that road together — and I’ll be honest with you along the way.

Education and Training

I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. From there, I completed a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, with a concentration in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. In 2012, I received my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN.

I’ve trained and worked in a variety of settings — including two of the area’s leading eating disorder treatment centers — and have spent the last several years in private practice. That experience has helped me support clients through a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to:

Depression & anxiety
Grief and loss
ADHD and executive functioning struggles
Substance use and other addictions
Parenting stress
Relationship dynamics and boundaries
Coping with (and making sense of) the world we live in

A Special Focus on Eating & Body Image Concerns

In addition to general mental health, I specialize in working with clients experiencing disordered eating, distress related to body image, and the deeper pain that often underlies these struggles. I meet clients wherever they are in the process — whether you’re in recovery, contemplating change, or just starting to explore your relationship with food and your body.

Let’s See If We’re a Good Fit

Therapy works best when there’s a strong sense of connection and collaboration. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation so you can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a feel for whether I might be the right therapist for you.