Family Service Madison

I work with adolescents, children, families, and adults from a person centered and culturally sensitive approach. I work from a relational/attachment-based approach with the power of change stemming from our therapeutic relationship and the personal strengths of the individual.

I have experience in individual, family, & group therapy with children & teens. I use evidence based & trauma informed therapy. I use a variety of approaches, & I am trained in adoption competency. I have also worked with a wide range of mental health & behavioral concerns using a strength-based approach.

I primarily provide short-term cognitive behavioral, solution focused therapy for individuals, and couples seeking assistance through their Employee Assistance Program. I specialize in mood disorders, anger management, relationship, grief/loss, and trauma.

I’ve been working with youth & families since 2000 & have worked with families in 3 different states. I practice a solution-based, person-centered approach in counseling. As the Team Leader for STS, I practice a systems-based approach with those that are connected to our clients, with the goal of creating sustainable change.

I have experience providing evidence-based, trauma informed psychotherapy treatment in a variety of mental health settings. I work with children, adolescents, adults & families dealing with a variety of behavioral & mental health issues including mood and anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief.

As a systemic therapist, I believe in the power of each person to understand and use the impact of their past, current and future relationships to illicit personal growth. I support individuals, couples and families, from all cultures and beliefs, through life transitions and mental health challenges.

I’m honored to have worked in community mental health for over 20 years. I work with individuals, children, and families from a strength based, culturally sensitive, relational perspective. Some of my specialty areas include: trauma, attachment, adolescents, parenting, and Christian counseling.

Working primarily with families in their home, I use a strengths-based approach, helping people recognize they have the ability to overcome the difficulties they are experiencing. I empower & educate parents to create safe & healthy home environments, & I also work with adults & children in group settings.

I have specialized in working with children & families at FSM since 1998. I believe psycho-education and supportive psychotherapy can enhance well-being. I approach each individual or family as unique & modify interventions based on their culture and life experience encouraging strength-based changes.

I work with families in their homes supporting their growth and cohesion through improvement of relationships & communication. I have been with FSM since 2011 & worked with families & individuals in a variety of settings (outpatient, schools, & day treatment) 8 years prior to working at FSM.

I work with individual adults, couples, and families to find their strengths, change negative patterns, & create peace and safety in relationships. I also work with clients to uncover & face those obstacles, changing and molding them into growth opportunities.