I graduated from the University of Denver with a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology in 2005 and launched into my work with youth and families. My path as a counselor has taken me through a day treatment program for middle and high school students, a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth, and several community based, mental health center programs as well.
I have worked diligently to find the area of counseling that fits my skills best: working with children and their parents. I completed my Certification in Synergetic Play Therapy in 2015. Now I find that SPT offers both my child clients and myself the best opportunities to build new stress response patterns.
My work also centers on supervision and consultation--supporting other therapists in growing into their own authentic selves. This work enables me to deepen my own understanding of what transpires between therapist and client.
When I am not working with kids or families, I am seeking my own authentic path. Some things that help keep me balanced, responding rather than reacting are: time with the people I love, weightlifting, gardening, and reading all sorts of things- ranging from epic fantasy to murder mysteries to deep dives into neurobiology!
I have worked diligently to find the area of counseling that fits my skills best: working with children and their parents. I completed my Certification in Synergetic Play Therapy in 2015. Now I find that SPT offers both my child clients and myself the best opportunities to build new stress response patterns.
My work also centers on supervision and consultation--supporting other therapists in growing into their own authentic selves. This work enables me to deepen my own understanding of what transpires between therapist and client.
When I am not working with kids or families, I am seeking my own authentic path. Some things that help keep me balanced, responding rather than reacting are: time with the people I love, weightlifting, gardening, and reading all sorts of things- ranging from epic fantasy to murder mysteries to deep dives into neurobiology!