Current Position:

Therapist

 

Joined Family Services:

2010

 

Degrees/Licenses:

Masters Degree in Social Work from New Mexico State University

Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

 

Experience:

Ten years of experience in the mental health field including outpatient counseling with adults, teenagers, children and couples. Has also worked in inpatient and emergency room settings with mental health patients addressing admission, inpatient and discharge areas. Experience working with children in residential treatment settings as well as within county systems handling emergency detentions and outpatient settlement agreements.

 

Specialties:

Dual-diagnosis, men’s issues, providing for and assuring the immediate safety of clients, as well as areas of more common mental health issues including mood concerns, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, personality disorder traits and AODA related topics.

 

"I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in taking a realistic approach to helping clients attain measurable improvements in their lives and daily functioning. I am comfortable speaking with clients about faith-based issues they may have in relation to their overall mental and physical health."