It’s an honor for me to be a therapist. I deeply enjoy developing authentic and meaningful relationships with clients. To me, it’s one of the most important parts of therapy (and most rewarding). I’ll approach our work together from a place of warmth and empathy as we begin to build a trusting and collaborative relationship. As I get to know people, I find great joy pointing out their strengths and helping them harness tools and strategies to create a life that is personally fulfilling. I genuinely care about who you are and what matters to you.
My focus on identity, strengths, and empowerment comes from my professional training as a counseling psychologist and my upbringing. I’m originally from the Tuscarora Nation of Western New York. I was born and raised on our reservation. I come from humble beginnings and am proud of my family’s working class roots. I know first-hand how important it is for people to take the time to learn about your experiences from your perspective. Your story and what makes you “you” is important to me.
You deserve to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you. I’ve shared more about my credentials below to help you make the best decision. Some other things about me: I’ve happily lived in Minnesota for the past 10-years. I’m also a tenure-track assistant professor at Macalester College and a published researcher. My partner is a union pipefitter — we have an amazing toddler who keeps us on our toes.
My passion to support others as they navigate life’s ups and downs has led me to seek out different opportunities to help me become a well-rounded therapist. Now I have over ten years of experience providing therapy to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds who have a wide range of mental health goals.
After receiving my BA in psychology and MS in mental health counseling, I pursued my PhD at the University of Minnesota in it's highly respected and top-ranked APA-accredited counseling psychology program. In the final year of my doctoral program, I completed my predoctoral internship at Hennepin County Medical Center. Following this, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health services research at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. As a result of these experiences, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I enjoy tailoring these evidence-based therapies to people’s individual needs to more effectively support clients in achieving their goals.
In addition to using evidence-based therapies, I use culturally-based practices in my private practice. I have specialized training in multicultural counseling and decolonized approaches to therapy. I strongly value clients’ cultural and individual diversity in our work together. I find much joy in supporting clients work through multicultural issues such as processing and coping with the stress and trauma that people may experience as a result of their identities (e.g., ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation). I previously completed a clinical rotation at the Indian Health Board and served on the Board of Directors for the Native American Community Clinic. Finally, I have a strong background in career counseling. I’m eager to help people balance their lives and careers.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System
PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Minnesota
Predoctoral Internship in Health Services, Hennepin County Medical Center
MS in Mental Health Counseling, University at Buffalo
BA in Psychology, Niagara University
