After working with children and families for 15 years in foster care and adoption settings, I developed a passion for empowering people who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, and who struggle with relationship issues. Life always presents challenges and the ability to move through those challenges with a strong sense of self is important. I work closely with clients to develop a strong therapeutic relationship, which engenders an environment of safety and promotes healing.
The therapeutic interventions that I use are emotion focused and relational in nature, and incorporate EMDR therapy techniques.
I work with children and families, adolescents and adult clients with an emphasis in trauma (EMDR) and relationship work.
Education
University of Colorado Denver - MA, Psychology
University of Colorado Denver - BA, Psychology - Latin Honors, Summa Cum Laude
License, Certifications & Awards
Certified EMDR Therapist - EMDRIA, January 2020
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - License #0012572
Licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent - Maple Star Colorado, 1997 - 2002
Licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent - Clear Creek County, 1990 - 1995
COMIRB Education Certification – Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board, August 2008 (Re-certified January 2011)
HIPAA Education Certification – The Department of Health and Human Services, August 2008
Excellence in Advocacy for Youth – Maple Star Colorado
Service Award – Clear Creek County Department of Human Services
Nell Fahrion Award for Excellence in Psychology – University of Colorado Denver – May 2009
Additional Training
The emphasis in training has been in the arena of EMDR, trauma and grief and loss.
Professional Activities and Memberships
Latin Honors in Psychology - Summa Cum Laude, University of Colorado at Denver – May 2009
Nell Fahrion Award for Excellence in Psychology – University of Colorado Denver – May 2009
Member, American Psychological Association – March 2009 – 2014
Member, American Psychological Society – March 2009 – 2014