Who I Am
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of South Dakota and New York. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and I obtained my masters degree from Columbia University in 2004. I have been in private practice for 10 years and the last 2 in Rapid City, SD. I previously lived in New York State and my family moved here in 2021 and have fallen in love with South Dakota and the Black Hills. I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 daughters hiking, cooking, and exploring restaurants and happenings around town. I recently have been studying the toxins in our products, food, and environment and have been creating my own beauty, cleaning and health products. It has been an eye opening learning experience so feel free to ask me about it! I also love getting recommendations for great places to go in South Dakota from my clients.
What I Do
I like taking a collaborative approach with my clients to help them reach their life worth living. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have a certificate in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. My perspective on mental health is that our minds and bodies work together and are influenced by each other, which is why I integrate neuroscience, polyvagal techniques and whole health into my practice. I am currently studying Naturopathy and Emotional Freedom Tecniques to enhance my therapy services.