Intro
I am a self-motivated, compassionate, and self-reflective Master of Social Work (MSW) and Minnesota Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I specialize in providing decolonized, trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy to diverse communities. My clinical work is informed by more than 25 years of international corporate leadership experience across the United States, the Middle East, and France. This unique background strengthens my ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, understand systemic challenges, and provide culturally responsive, equity-driven care grounded in social justice.
How would you describe your approach to care?
My work is deeply dedicated to those who are currently feeling unseen, unheard, misunderstood, or unaccepted. This includes individuals who feel sad, stuck, confused, or hurt, or who silently navigate the heavy burdens of guilt, shame, and regret. If any of those words resonate with you, please know that you deserve dignity, joy, and care, regardless of your past experiences or current circumstances. My approach to therapy is compassionate and non-judgmental, creating a safe, supportive space where you can speak openly and feel validated and accepted exactly as you are. It is holistic and strengths-based, meaning we don’t just focus on the struggles. Together, we look at the unique pieces of your life story and cultivate your natural strengths to restore balance and inner alignment. My approach is also culturally informed and affirming. Your background, identities, structural awareness, and lived experiences are deeply respected and honored as foundational parts of your unique journey. Above all, my approach is empowering. Recognizing that you are the true expert of your lived experience, we work together to help you step confidently into your own wisdom, make intentional choices, and navigate life’s challenges on your own terms.
What should be expected in the first session?
In our sessions, you can expect a safe, respectful space where you can bring your authentic self and feel fully heard, validated, and accepted without judgment. You are not alone in navigating the challenges you are facing. I will be right there with you as we look at the unique puzzle pieces of your life story, untangle what may be holding you back, and focus on practical outcomes. Together, we will build the self-awareness and tools you need to choose your own path forward.
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Master of Social Work
St. Catherine University
