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I am interested in you and the stories you have to share.

I know first-hand that it’s not always easy to share your stories with someone. Sometimes it can take some help to understand what you’ve experienced and how to move forward in a way that feels safe, comfortable, and understood. It can be scary and hard, but when you do, it can feel like a weight has been lifted.

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I often work with adults, teenagers, and children who are new to therapy or have had a difficult time connecting with therapists in the past. ​​

Since 2015, I have been providing individual counseling and group support for children, adolescents, and adults. My experience has led me to be competent in working with many of the symptoms and challenges related to: grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and the impact of recent or past traumas. I have been told that my collaborative and accessible style helps patients feel comfortable, calm, included, and hopeful. My personal and professional experience serve as a guide for my passion in supporting people of all ages impacted by life stressors. 

Credentials & Specialized Skill Set

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado and previously worked as a professional musician for 12 years. I am grateful that my skill and appreciation for deep listening has been an asset in both fields. It is an honor to support you in your healing. 
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  • BA - Elon University (2001) - Major in Philosophy

  • MA - Naropa University (2015) - Contemplative Counseling Psychology

  • Post Graduate Training - Judi's House/JAG Institute - Grief Counselor Trainee 

  • Licensure - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado - DORA LPC.0014367 

  • Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) - American Group Psychotherapy Association

  • Certified Synergetic Play Therapist (SPT) - Synergetic Play Therapy Institute

  • Attachment Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents (ABFT) - Drexel University 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Maiberger Institute 

  • Intensive Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy (ISTDP) - 3 Day Introductory Training w. Michelle M. May, LPC 

Presentations

I love being in front of people. The years performing music (not counting playing air guitar along with MTV) prepared me for the experiences of sharing my passion with others. As a mental health professional called to present, that intention has stayed the same: sharing what I value and believe in with a group of people. 

 

I often present and conduct workshops related to: grief and bereavement, the benefit of teleplay therapy, and using video games and Minecraft in therapy.

Previous Presentations

  • ​"Getting Unstuck: Using Group to Support Grieving Children and their Families" co-presented with Micki Burns PhD at the Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Conference (Denver, CO); November 2019

  • "Understanding Childhood Bereavement: How to Support Grieving Children and their Families" Parent Engagement Network (PEN) Boulder, CO; January 2020  

  • "On Childhood Bereavement: Best Practices Supporting Grieving Children and their Families" Interface Presents (Online); May 2020  

  • "Grief and the Nervous System: A Brain-Body Approach to Understanding Loss" in partnership with the Grief Support Network at the 2022 Let's Grieve! International Summit (International Online Participants); October 2022

  • "Using Minecraft in Play Therapy with Children and Adolescents" presented at the Colorado Counseling Association (CCA) 2023 Conference August 2023

  • "Demystifying Minecraft in the Therapeutic Space" PODCAST - Lessons from the Playroom #168 hosted by Lisa Dion (available on all streaming platforms) April 2024 

  • "Providing Online Play Therapy: A Grief and Trauma Informed Approach to Supporting Children" presented online as part of the Luminary Lecture series hosted by the International Institute for Trauma Studies at the State Pedagogical University in Vinnytsia, Ukraine (Online)

  • May 2024"Using Minecraft to Support Grieving Children" presented at the National Symposium for Children's Grief hosted by the National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) in Denver, CO June 2024

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Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

info@mysite.com

123-456-7890 

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