I enjoy using IFS (Internal Family Systems) to work with adults and older adults who are going through a major life "event," such as burnout, retirement, or grief and loss. I see many fellow social workers and healthcare providers and we work together in figuring out how to be emotionally ok while working in healthcare (especially post-covid). Many of my clients are caregivers who need support and validation around being so isolated. Clients do best with me who are open to changing some behaviors (including self-care) and are not easily offended when some "therapeutic cussing" occurs! I'm a clinical social worker in MO, KS, and FL and I have worked over 22 yrs as a therapist with adults and older adults. I've worked at the KU Alzheimer's Disease Center and Landon Center on Aging, and specialize in adult and older adult mental health. I've been a hospice social worker as well as an adjunct professor at UMKC (and I teach yoga!) I want to be a good listener and build a relationship with you, always working to let go of my ego and agenda. Feel free to reach out for a 15 minute freebie zoom to see if it's a good fit! (BTW, I would never trust a therapist who doesn't see their own therapist. I see mine twice a month!).
Qualifications: | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCSW, LSCSW |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Cancer, Codependency, Coping Skills, Alzheimer |