I am licensed as both a School Psychologist and a mental health counselor. I completed my undergraduate, Master’s, and Educational Specialist degrees through the University of Northern Iowa and later completed additional training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Grand View University.

I have worked as a School Psychologist for Heartland AEA and as a Child and Adolescent Clinician in a mental health practice. In therapy, I primarily work with adolescents and young adults, with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and eating disorders. I also incorporate exposure-based strategies when appropriate and enjoy helping clients build practical skills that support meaningful progress in everyday life.

I also enjoy working with families who are navigating mental health concerns, learning differences, or school-based challenges. With my background in school psychology, I am especially comfortable helping families better understand the educational system, navigate IEPs and 504 plans, and pursue Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) when additional assessment or an outside perspective is needed.

In addition to therapy, I provide psychological testing services and have extensive experience with academic assessment when a learning disorder is suspected. I am a member of NASP, ISPA, and ACA and am also a certified Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Prevention and Intervention trainer.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, reading, trying new recipes, staying active, walking my dogs, Maggie and Eden, and getting hooked on a good Netflix show.

I joined Magnolia Connection in January 2024 and provide services in the Norwalk office.