About
Has a passion for providing mental health counseling to children and adolescent patients with trauma histories.
Trained in: Integrated Somatic Regulation; Ego State Interventions; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); EMDR-Sandtray Protocol; Immigration Evaluations; Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA2S+ Affirmative Psychotherapy; Play-Based Interventions; Theraplay; Trauma-Responsive Movements; Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework; Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) Model
Age Range: Sees children and adolescents in the Belmond-Klemme School System. Completes mental health assessments for immigration legal cases for people of all ages.
Joined Iowa Specialty Hospital
September 2021
Education & Professional Certification
Certifications
Conflict Resolution and Child Welfare - University of Northern Iowa
Education
Bachelor of Social Work, Minors in Mental Health and Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Minor in Spanish/English translation, and Master of Social Work with a specialization in Trauma-Informed Care - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Internship
Waterloo Community School District; Iowa Legal Aid in Waterloo, IA
Professional Societies
Midwest Trauma Services Network
Professional & Personal Interests
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Enjoys spending time with family and friends, dancing, listening to podcasts, and traveling.
