Since I was very little, I've loved listening to people's stories. The many elements of what makes a person "them" is a fascinating concept I never get sick of. This innate curiosity has led me down the road of becoming a therapist, where I am privileged to witness the resilience, vulnerability, and strength of individuals every day.

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Central to my approach is empowering clients to become their own advocates and to embrace their own differences or quirks. Something I often say to clients is we want to work with your brain, not against it. Life is already hard enough! I am committed to cultural humility, valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. People are the experts in their own lives and I honor this by encouraging feedback and tailoring therapy to individual needs. As a fellow neurodivergent, I love to spend a ridiculous amount of time learning how to best serve each client.

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In my integrative therapeutic style, I draw from various modalities with the client's informed input. Modalities I primarily use include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Feedback-Informed Treatment, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Solutions-Focused. I strive to keep up with current research and provide as many scientific-based explanations as is relevant, if desired by the client.

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Education-wise, I hold a MA in Social Work with a Mental Health and Substance Misuse emphasis from Ohio State University and a BS in Psychology from Brigham Young University-Idaho. I have work and volunteer experience with "at-risk" youth, those with various special needs, and undergrad-level research settings. I currently hold an associate license as a LSWAIC and a LMHCA and work directly with a licensed supervisor, Dr. Joshua Opatowsky, DSW, LICSW, CCATP, ASDCS.

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Outside of my practice, I cherish spending time outdoors with my awesome partner and dog indulging in activities like biking, long-distance running, kayaking, and snowboarding. I'm also passionate about art and have a background in classical music.