My approach to mental health counseling is relational. I believe relationships in which a person can experience emotional attunement and experience authentic connection are vital to being a happy human. I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral, attachment-based, interpersonal, and dialectical approaches. I have worked in human services for over 20 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and National Certified Counselor. Because I believe in advocacy and social justice, I try to vary my association memberships. Currently, I am a member of the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA), and the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE).