I am a licensed psychologist providing telehealth services, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I completed my doctoral studies at Marquette University, my internship at Cherokee Health Systems in Knoxville, Tennessee, and my postgraduate training in Buffalo, New York. I’m licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and New York. Through PSYPACT, I’m able to provide telehealth services to people residing in 35+ other states.
I work with adults, primarily ages 20+. My focus is working with neurodivergent individuals experiencing concerns with self-acceptance, burnout, focus/concentration, school/work concerns, social concerns, depression, and anxiety. I also work with ND people who are navigating life’s many changes, such as graduation, relocation, marriage/divorce, new parenthood, career changes, launching adult children, grief/loss, and retirement.
At this time, I do not perform formal ADHD or Autism evaluations. A formal evaluation is typically necessary if a person is seeking accommodations at school/university/work. I am able to diagnose conditions listed in the DSM, and this is something we can discuss if it applies to your situation. I believe that self-diagnosis is valid, but I also know that formal diagnosis can be very helpful for many people.
On a personal note, I am a married mother of three. Special interests abound in our family! I enjoy visiting museums, attending theater performances, and reading classic literature.
Practice Model
In my practice, all sessions are conducted via telehealth. I use a secure online platform called SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record and telehealth service. At this time, I only provide individual psychotherapy.
I see clients for both short-term and long-term therapy. Most people start out with weekly or biweekly visits. Once we see symptoms improving or behavior changes becoming consistent, we may move to monthly appointments. We may choose to end therapy if the client feels that regularly scheduled sessions are no longer necessary. I always welcome my clients to reach out in the future if new concerns arise.
Therapeutic Approach
My goal as a psychologist is to be warm, supportive, and accepting. A strong working alliance between client and therapist is linked to success in therapy, and I really find it is helpful to take time to foster that relationship from the beginning.
I am primarily influenced by humanistic approaches to psychotherapy, in particular person-centered therapy. I may use elements of CBT, but I’ve found that cognitive and behavioral strategies sometimes need modification to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals. I utilize some mindfulness techniques as well.
Education
- 2010 – PhD, Marquette University, Counseling Psychology
- 2003 – MA, Marquette University, Community Counseling
- 2000 – BA, Marquette University, Psychology
Licensure
- Wisconsin – 2015 to present
- Illinois – 2012 to present
- New York – 2012 to present