I am a down to earth therapist and am committed to understanding and helping the WHOLE person, not just bits and pieces. My style tends to focus more on empowering and finding simple but effective solutions so that people can be the best version of themselves. My own journey with anxiety disorders led me down the path of helping others with various mental illness struggles. I am a veteran wife and have seen the effect of how time in the military can alter the family structure both negatively and positively. I've also struggled with Chronic Lyme Disease for over 20 years so I can empathize with issues that can be associated with chronic illness, both mentally and physically. I attended Eastern Illinois University for my Bachelor's in Sociology and Loyola University of Chicago for my Masters in Social Work with a concentration in mental and behavioral health. After my obtaining my degree, I worked for several different agencies in different states and settings, where I gained my Clinical Licensure and Certification in Animal Assisted Therapies. My field experience has ranged from working in community health centers, within prisons and the juvenile justice system, in inpatient behavioral health settings, schools, homeless shelters, and developmental facilities for those with intellectual disabilities. My time within all of those settings, has provided me with a vast amount of knowledge within my field on how to combat a range of issues.