Therapy in Minnetonka

Our lives and our brains throw us lots of curveballs, which can leave us feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. I specialize in working with people who find themselves “stuck on repeat” with compulsive behaviors. Using research-based techniques tailored to each unique person, I help people get back in the driver’s seat and navigate their lives according to their values and goals.

Using therapeutic interventions grounded in research and tailored to the individual, I have successfully treated anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hoarding, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) including skin picking and hair pulling, self-injury, tic disorders, compulsive technology use, substance use, and disordered eating in teens and adults. I have worked with special populations including members of the uniformed services, veterans, incarcerated people, and people with current and past cancer diagnoses. These experiences have made me very comfortable working with adjustment to circumstances we cannot control.

I use approaches based on cognitive behavioral therapy such as acceptance and commitment therapy, guided mindfulness meditation, comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics, habit reversal training, comprehensive behavioral treatment for BFRBs, and exposure and response prevention. In treatment, I emphasize and honor the importance of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Accordingly, cultural heritage and tradition, gender identity and sexuality, and faith/spirituality may play an important role in your treatment and will be given the space they deserve. Whatever your circumstances, a meaningful life aligned with your values is achievable. I won’t have all the answers, but I’ll walk the path with you.

Change can be hard, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're struggling with the effects of trauma, feeling trapped by anxiety or OCD, or exploring your identity, therapy can help. My approach is grounded in evidence-based assessment and treatment, and tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

I specialize in helping adults recover from trauma, including perinatal trauma, chronic or complex trauma (i.e., childhood abuse), sexual trauma, and combat trauma. PTSD can leave you feeling trapped in survival mode, affecting your relationships, sense of self, emotions, and ability to feel present in your life. You may find yourself struggling with trust and safety, emotional numbness/dissociation, or stuck repeating patterns that once helped you survive but no longer serve you.Together, we'll work to process your experiences, build effective coping skills, and not let your past control your future.

In addition to PTSD, I often treat OCD and anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, phobias and generalized anxiety. If intrusive thoughts, fears, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors are restricting your life, we can work together to break those cycles.

I also provide assessment services for diagnostic clarification, with specific training in PTSD, OCD, ADHD and gender-affirming care (i.e., gender dysphoria assessment and/or letters of support).

My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Trauma therapies I provide include Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (weekly and intensive formats), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and we will work collaboratively to determine which strategies best fit your needs and goals.

My approach is collaborative, warm, and approachable. I value and prioritize creating a space that is affirming, safe, and accessible for all identities and backgrounds. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to make the changes that matter most to you.

Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelmed by intense emotions, or disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most can leave you feeling deeply isolated. Navigating trauma, major life transitions, questions surrounding identity and faith, or the quiet weight of personal struggles takes immense courage, especially when your closest relationships feel strained or uncertain. You do not have to carry these challenges alone.

With 20+ years of experience in counseling mental health, I am a therapist dedicated to depth work and systemic healing, I help individuals move beyond survival mode toward greater clarity, resilience, and meaningful connection. I also work with families who are ready to repair fractured relationships, rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and deepen emotional bonds.

As a Level II trained Attachment-Based Family Therapist (ABFT), I support individuals, at-risk youth, young adults, parents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, anger management concerns, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), substance use and co-occurring disorders (SUD), sexuality, and identity intersectionality. I provide guidance through major life transitions, including young adulthood, parenting, divorce, and end-of-life concerns. In addition to therapy, I offer Therapeutic Assessments to help you gain greater insight, understanding, and clarity about your experiences and goals.

My approach is rooted in Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while integrating trauma-informed care and somatic techniques to support nervous system regulation and emotional wellness. I also draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I offer a strengths-based, inclusive, and value-honoring space where you can safely explore personal identity, faith backgrounds, religious trauma, and family dynamics without judgment. Together, we focus on stabilization, building on existing strengths, reducing emotional overwhelm, and developing practical tools for lasting change.

Whether you are seeking to process trauma, strengthen your sense of self, navigate a life transition, heal family relationships, or gain clarity through assessment, I am committed to helping you build a more connected, resilient, and fulfilling future.

I work with adolescents and adults on a range of concerns, with a particular interest and specialization in eating disorders, exercise addiction, body image, low self-esteem, OCD, and anxiety. I also have extensive experience helping people who feel caught in cycles of overthinking and worrying, who are highly self-critical, or who struggle with a persistent feeling that they’re not ‘good enough'.

 While having a space to talk and feel heard is important, I also want you to leave our sessions with skills or takeaways that you can use in your everyday life. Our goal isn't to eliminate every difficult thought or feeling, but to help you feel less controlled by them and more able to live life in ways which are meaningful for you.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and ERP, DBT/ RO-DBT, and FBT, tailoring treatment to your needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and behaviors that may be contributing to your distress and work toward developing more helpful and flexible ways of responding.

Outside of the office, I enjoy sympathizing with other Minnesota sports fans, reading books I won't finish but still buying more, as well as playing chess (which I argue is a sport).