About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working in the medical and mental health field, specifically mental health counseling for the past five years. I have a Master of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Idaho # LCSW-37239.

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I am trained and experienced in providing counseling one-on-one to adults, adolescents and children with specialized education and training in mental health counseling and children’s trauma with additional experience in mood disorders, developmental behaviors, and family systems. I work a great deal with children and families who have experienced trauma; helping children and families heal and return to a normal level of functioning.

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My experience ranges from treating children, adolescents, and teens suffering from PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, autism, abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), behavior issues, separation, and family relational problems.

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I work with families (parents and children) who are seeking to strengthen parenting skills, reduce distress and conflict by improving the systems of interactions between family members.

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My primary methods of treatment include CBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution focused interventions and techniques which are used based on the needs of the client. Though I am not certified I do use elements of art and play therapy strategies to assist children with processing thoughts and feelings.

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I have been extensively trained in Trauma Focused CBT which is a therapy intervention designed to help children who are victims of abuse develop strategies for coping with emotions, thoughts, and behaviors related to the abuse.