During my educational experience, I worked as a substance use counselor with teens in the juvenile justice system, and later as a case manager/counselor for people living in subsidized housing. While obtaining my hours pre-licensure, I worked in middle schools and high schools counseling youth with a variety of mental health concerns and needs. After becoming licensed, I worked with youth and adults in outpatient substance use treatment. Most of my experience is with teens and adults, especially those with a history of depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. I have also provided trainings on suicide prevention in school and nonprofit staff/faculty

One of my favorite ways to use my gifts to serve God and others is through music: singing and playing guitar. I have served in a variety of ministry contexts including worship, youth, young adults, local outreach, and care/counseling. I have utilized my therapeutic experience in the context of the local church, supporting congregants through life’s many difficulties. I am also married to a pastor who has served in youth, family, leadership, and preaching capacities, and I enjoy serving in ministry both separately and together. Now, our most fulfilling and dynamic ministry is with the two little humans God has given us to raise.

• Motivational Interviewing 

• Problem Solving Therapy 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

• Brief Intervention for Substance Abuse Counseling 

• Mental Health First Aid (youth) 

• Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice 

• Seeking Safety 

• Safety-Organized Practice 

• Grief Counseling 

• Crisis Response