Education and Background

I attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with Bachelors of Science in Social Work. After graduating with my bachelors, I enrolled and attended the University of Missouri and graduated with my Masters of Social Work in 2015.

I always knew that I wanted to do a job serving others. Originally, I attended Southeast Missouri State University with the intention of becoming a Spanish teacher, but found my calling in social work. After finishing my undergraduate studies I worked as a caseworker in the Sikeston/Bootheel Missouri area where I developed my core value that everyone has worth and deserves a chance to improve their life.

After earning my Master’s degree, I began employment with the Missouri Department of Mental Health where I provided inpatient treatment to individuals who had committed serious crimes

After working with the state for many years I was offered an opportunity to work with individuals in many different settings both in private practice and different inpatient settings.

How I view therapy and how I like to practice

I always assume people are doing the best they can to solve their own problems. I believe that EVERYONE can be healed from their suffering no matter what it is. I practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy which teaches that we must balance acceptance of ourselves and our reality, with our push to change and improve ourselves. I enjoy helping others reach their potential because I have my heart in what I do.