About

Mental health has not always been my passion, not even close. No one that knew me thought I'd become a therapist. In fact, my family highly discouraged me from it as I didn't fit the picture of who you think would become a therapist. That being said, it became my passion when I was 21 and has been since. I went to Kansas State University for my masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. After graduate school I worked in substance abuse treatment with the homeless for three years and then created my own private practice. I specialize in non-traditional therapy techniques focusing primarily on my adaptation of EMDR which I call RAT, but also incorporating other spiritual practices as well.

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I have not always been spiritual either, not even remotely for the majority of my life. I had a spiritual awakening when I was 33 and once again, no one saw that coming, not even me. It's one of the last things I ever thought I'd be associated with. It started with direct experiences that were unexplainable. I wanted answers and I was willing to explore something I didn't believe in to possibly find them. My openness has led to many more experiences which have ultimately left me with more questions than answers. In fact, my search has led me to believe that spirituality is a far more common experience than most people are willing to talk about due to fear of judgment, something I've come to realize as I've been more open with it. Science is also starting to explore these concepts with surprising results. I don't think science and spirituality need to be at odds and my studies seek to bridge the gap between the two.​