I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I graduated from Washington University George Warren Brown School of Social Work specializing in clinical social work. For many years, I worked as a Research Project Coordinator for Washington University School of Medicine with patients that had Congestive Heart Failure and Depression. There, I was trained in Progressive Muscle Relaxation as a treatment for depression. I have worked with a wide range of patients doing mostly emergency and crisis mental health work in Illinois and Virginia. Prior to coming to CASI, I worked at CenterPointe Psychiatric Hospital in St. Charles, MO where I counseled and case managed individuals in need of acute hospitalization.
Currently, I am in the process of studying John Gottman's Marital Therapy approach known as "Gottman Method Couples Therapy". I recently passed Level 3a and I am currently undergoing the consultation process. I will continue until I have completed the Gottman Training in full. I believe that healthy individuals make up strong marriages and strong marriages are at the center of strong families. To learn more about the Gottman Approach, go to www.gottman.com.
My background has provided me with a broad range of skills that help me in private practice today. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion, understanding and listening I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are striving for.
