Life is full of various challenges that may impact our ability to be present and happy in our day-to-day life.  My goal as a therapist is to assist individuals on their journey to healing by providing a supportive therapeutic relationship and a path to make lasting changes to improve their quality of life.  I work alongside my clients in implementing positive changes in their life by providing a space to heal, grow, and connect.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Iowa. I am endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Supervisor and have experience working with complex trauma, attachment, addiction, infant/early childhood mental health, and parenting.  I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Circle of Security Parenting Group.  I utilize a strengths-based, healing centered approach with the individuals and families that I have the privilege to work with.

I am passionate about assisting clients in their journey and being a supportive outlet to process past experiences, current stressors, and create lasting change.  I truly believe that every person is worthy of the time it takes to heal.

I am available to provide reflective consultation and licensure supervision to professionals working in the field. I have over a decade of experience in the field and in providing clinical supervision to licensed professionals. I can provide training to organizations or groups and have developed training in the areas of mental health, dysregulation, infant and early childhood mental health, trauma, substance use and addiction, and attachment. I can provide training specific to your group’s needs.

I believe that all relationships are important and impactful. Nurturing Connections, LLC is a space to develop new, supportive relationships and curiously explore our experiences and build connection.