Site Location:
Akron
Clinical Interests:
Trauma, Addictions/Dual Diagnosis, Sexual Abuse Recovery, Anxiety and Depression, Human Trafficking, Parenting, Marriage and Relationships, Pastors and their families, Self-esteem, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Women’s Issues
Population Served:
Geriatric, Adults, Adolescents
Education:
Eastern Michigan University, BS – Therapeutic Recreation
Concordia University, BA – Psychology Religion
Liberty University, MA – Professional Counseling
Clinical Trainings, Certifications & Professional Memberships:
Independently-licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Certified Trauma Practitioner designation from The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (not current)
Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Nurturing Parenting
Dual Diagnosis
Motivational Interviewing
Sand Tray
Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model
Specific training in Early Childhood Mental Health Intervention and Maternal Depression
Various trainings pertaining to human trafficking survivors
Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, EMDR trained
IFS
Memory Reconsolidation
EFT – Emotionally Focused Therapy
“Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional Certification” training with Evergreen Certification
Formational Prayer Training
Emerge & Community Involvement:
Music leader for worship teams
Music Therapy for local nursing homes
Pet Therapy with residential geriatrics facilities
Years of hands-on training as a pastor’s daughter and later as a pastor’s wife