I believe it is God’s truth and love that sets people free from pain and suffering. I strive to help people reach their full potential through a process of applying God’s truth and love to their daily life and to issues of emotional, physical, and mental health. I integrate this with a counseling approach that facilitates awareness and understanding of one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a focus on developing healthier ways of responding to life’s circumstances.
Specialties:
Depression
Anxiety / Panic
Trauma Recovery / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Grief and Loss
Marriage Counseling
Family Relationships
Women’s Issues
Victims of Abuse
Child and Adolescent counseling
Play Therapy
Children of Divorce
Specialized training for special needs children and their siblings
Spiritual Restoration
Prayer as part of the healing process.
Experience:
Over 11 years of Clinical Experience
Family,
child and adolescent therapist with Family and Children's Services
Mental Health Clinician with Allegan County Community Mental Health
Mental Health Consultant for Head Start Preschool Program
Training specialist for Youth Suicide Prevention Program
YWCA Sexual & Domestic Assault program
volunteer
Speaker on a variety of topics including marriages, parenting, grief and loss, trauma recovery, prayer and the healing process etc.
Education:
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Social Psychology, Western Michigan University
Professional
Affiliations: American Association of Christian Counselors
Other Interests:
Having fun with my family
Outdoor activities
Sports
Reading
Bible Study
Local and foreign ministry outreach.