Education:

• Enrichment Center, Portage, MI: 2005-2008


• Western Michigan University, Part-time Instructor: 2002-present


• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Outpatient Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA: 1999-2001


• Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC: 1998-1999


• PhD Clinical Psychology, Greensboro, NC: 1999

Treatment Approach: My therapeutic approach emphasizes developing a warm, collaborative relationship with the client to allow us to develop clear goals. I focus on helping the client evaluate the effectiveness of his/her current way of being, alter patterns as needed to reach life goals, and move toward self and other acceptance and a life lived in accordance with his/her values. I use a mix of change-oriented strategies including cognitive-behavioral, problem-solving, and communication effectiveness, as well as acceptance-based strategies such as emotion awareness, values clarification, and mindfulness.

*Insurances Accepted: BCBS (Traditional), BCBS (PPO), Blue Care Network (pending), MESSA, Magellan, Humana, Aetna

*Plans may change at any time. Please call your insurance company for eligibility, deductions, co-pays and pre-certification. Out of state plans often vary, please check with your insurance company.