I strongly value collaborative relationships and know what it is like to not always have a supervisor that you jive with on all points. I believe that through my own experiences with both seamless and challenging supervisors, I have grown immensely and learned so much. I feel that no matter what occurs, lessons can be learned for the future as long as a person is willing to be open, honest, curious, and gentle with themselves. I tend to take an empathic, compassionate but sometimes direct approach to supervision as I want to be as helpful as possible in assisting you in becoming the best version of yourself in your role as a therapist. I also tend to take a strengths-based approach to supervision to aid in empowerment and confidence-building as you continue to learn and grow. I strongly believe in the power of authenticity and the positive things that can result from living authentically while also maintaining professionalism and best practices. I specialize in trauma and addiction work as a therapist myself, so this tends to be an area of strength and focus for me. I have experience working primarily with adults and young adults transitioning into their adulthood. As a supervisor and mental health professional, I am also dedicated to fostering and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity in order to create a safe space for all individuals including those who identify as a part of the LGBTQIA2+ community. I believe that creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and respected is essential to healing and personal growth. I am currently unable to provide supervision for individuals who primarily treat children, families, and couples as these are not areas of my expertise.
I primarily utilize perspectives from mindfulness-based and trauma-informed models like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Compassionate Inquiry, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Motivational Interviewing. I tend to also take this approach with individuals that struggle with substance use disorders but also incorporate recovery skills from the Matrix Model of Addiction Treatment and Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change.
Education
Certifications
Supervisor Qualifications
- Master of the Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling obtained in 2014 through the University of the Rockies/University of Arizona Global
- Licensed Addictions Counselor: ACD.0001213 since 2019
- Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC.0015711 since 2019
- HeartMath (biofeedback) trained since 2015
- Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change (SSIC) trained since 2018
- Motivational Interviewing trained since 2017
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained since 2020
- Internal Family Systems trained since 2022


