I’m a therapist and social worker in Rapid City, South Dakota. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and neuroscience, with an emphasis on the mind-body connection. I pay attention to how the brain and body respond to stress, relationships, and healing. I help clients notice what’s happening in their nervous system—things like tension, breath, or emotion—and use tools that support the brain in rewiring old patterns and creating new, healthier ones. I like to work experientially, using information from the body, imagery, metaphors, dreams, and spirituality.

My undergraduate career was focused on psychology, specifically abnormal psychology and trauma. I received training in clinical social work at Boston University where I focused my research on Native American mental health. I am a member of a monthly modern psychoanalytic training group for therapists. I have a particular interest in working with parents, couples, and individuals seeking to understand themselves deeply.

If you’re interested in learning more about what I’ve shared here and how it might inform my work with you, or if you just think we might be a good fit and are interested in working together, call or email me to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation.