I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor through the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Work Board. I have over 10+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and families in a variety of settings (including the school setting and psychiatric hospital setting). I work with children and adolescents ages 10-21 and treat a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, parenting challenges, school concerns and mood disorders. Whatever the presenting problem, I place a strong emphasis on family focused treatment and use a collaborative approach to every client. I am trained in several evidence based treatments including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that counseling with children/teens expands beyond just talk therapy and use play-based/expressive art therapies frequently during sessions. I believe that there is not a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to counseling and I’m intentional in determining the best approach that works for you. I offer free 15 minute consultations to all potential clients to ensure I am the right fit for your child. Please note that email is my preferred method of contact.
Qualifications: | The Ohio State University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MSW, LISW-S |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Trauma and PTSD |