I have been anxious as long as I can remember. I have always been a worrier, afraid of lots of things, and scared by my anxiety symptoms. When I was 19 years old, I had my first panic attack. Thinking I was having a heart attack, I went to the emergency room, where I was given Xanax and sent home. This happened a few times before an ER doctor told me to make an appointment with my primary physician to get medication. And I did. Having medication helped, partly because I felt safer just having it available. I never liked taking medication and wanted to stop taking it, but I was too scared of having anxiety.

It wasn’t until I was 50 years old that I learned anything about anxiety- why we have it, what is happening in the brain and body, and the different techniques to treat it. It was then that I was able to stop taking  medication for anxiety. I still have anxiety and an occasional panic attack, but it no longer scares me. My own experiences of anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma fuel my passion for helping others who experience similar issues. I am confident in the tools and techniques I have to treat anxiety, stress and trauma.

Each person has within them the ability to heal and is the expert on their own lives. My role is to collaborate with you on your journey of healing.  One type of therapy does not fit all so I use an eclectic approach to meet your individual needs. Some modalities I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Emotional Freedom Technique.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and draw from personal life experience in addition to my formal education. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UW-Oshkosh, and my Master of Science degree in professional counseling from Concordia University Wisconsino and a Doctorate of Philosophy from the Graduate University of America . During my master’s program, I commpleted internships at Yurk Counseling Services LLC and the Center for Suicide Awareness in Kaukauna. I have specialized training and experience in domestic violence, anxiety, crisis, and trauma. In addition to being a therapist, I teach classes at Lakeland University,  Master’s of Arts in Counseling program.

I have completed several  professional training and certificate courses to stay current on mental health treatment. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider (CCATP) and am a Certified EFT Practitioner with training in Matrix Reimprinting.

I am a professional member of both the American Counseling Association, the Wisconsin Counseling Association and EFT International.

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