Like most people of any age, older adults appreciate time spent together and often look forward to opportunities for laughter and engaging conversation. Older adults have an abundant wealth of knowledge and life milestones to share.

They may have traveled, worked at a variety of jobs, completed years of education, raised growing families, fought in wars, and brought change to the world! Working with seniors can also help create a strong sense of gratitude for your own life and loved ones.

Online therapy allows opportunity to meet so many new people that may have not had the opportunity to meet in person. Online therapy provides access to services at the touch of your fingertips via video sessions or telephone session, by reducing barriers such as transportation or physical location. It also allows older adults to get the mental health support they may desire or needs, and help to reduce loneliness and isolation.

As a clinician, I actively work to provide a safe space to come together and discuss current topics of interest, which may include increased mental health symptoms, and presenting issues going on in the client's life. I value compassion and empathy, transparency in efforts to promote trust and honesty, and valuing and respecting the dignity and worth of each individual.

I utilize a person-centered, strength-based approach, together creating solution-focused goals to best support each individual and their needs. We will acknowledge and address what encouraged the client to reach out for support and services, and customize a unique treatment care plan to work towards in the journey going forward. I focus on meeting each individual where they are at, to work towards healing and growth. After all, you are the expert in your own life.

Many of my own personal life experiences have guided me to the field of social work, and now specifically, as a clinician providing therapy. As an advocate for mental health and wellness, I know how important it is to have support, especially when times get tough.

Some individuals may not have a close network of friends, family, or other professional supports, and it is my goal as a therapist to help provide mental health support to work towards healing, growth, change, and living the best life possible!

It takes strength and courage to take the step to start therapy, and the process can feel vulnerable at times. When starting therapy, I think it is important to remember that you are a top priority, and that your relationship with yourself is one of the most important ones you will ever have!

Everyone deserves support, guidance, and the opportunity to grow into the best version of themselves, and I am here to help you through this part of your journey.

Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to meet with a unbiased professional, in a safe space, to discuss presenting issues, the past, present, to discuss goals and aspirations for yourself. It allows opportunity to process, reflect, heal, gain tools, and move forward in a positive way.

It takes strength and courage to take the step to start therapy, and the process can feel vulnerable at times.

An important area of my clinical practice is learning how to cope with grief and loss, and I am passionate about helping other people find support and tools to use while navigating through grief and loss. I live on a small piece of property in Southern Minnesota, which allows for the opportunity to have a cat, dog, and chickens that I love to care for. I also love gardening, cooking, reading, and going for a nice walk to enjoy the beauty of nature.