ABOUT
ME

Seeking to empower individuals in their exploration, growth, and healing.

As a clinical social worker, I have worked in mental health as a therapist for over 15 years of both in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, county mental health departments, foster family agencies, and college health.

In my downtime I love traveling, exploring, spending time with friends/family, bike commuting, time with my dog, reading, and trying to do random DIY projects that often sit left half finished.

Education

University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI - Masters of Social Worker (MSW)
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN - Bachelor of Arts (BA) Criminology

Professional Memberships

NASW - National Association of Social Workers
EMDRIA - EMDR International Association
MN Clinical Society of Social Work

Licensure

Minnesota:
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (24236)
California:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (27404)
Texas:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (106652)
Wisconsin
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (9990-123)

Certifications

C.A.S.E. (Center for Adoption Support & Education) Adoption-Competent Certified Therapist
https://adoptionsupport.org/member-types/adoption-competent-professionals/
Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate (P.A.C.C.) University of Minnesota Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare
https://cascw.umn.edu/product-category/pacc-certified/
EMDR Level 1 Trained with Advanced Training EMDR courses and currently working towards EMDRIA EMDR certification by working with two EMDRIA certified consultants for monthly consultation which is required as part of the EMDR certification process.

Speaking Engagements

2019 Le Semana Culture Camp - Minnesota -“What makes talking about race and racism so hard? And why it is a required ongoing conversation for every transracial adoptive family? “
2018 KAAN conference - Minneapolis, MN - “Post-adoption support in the United States”
2017 IKAA/AKASF Conference in 2017 - San Francisco, CA - “Post-adoption support and healing power of art”