Populations specialized in: Children, adolescents, and adults; individuals with chronic and serious mental illness; individuals experiencing substance use disorders; patients in primary care, inpatient psychiatric, and long-term care settings.
Conditions Most Treated: Mental health conditions, serious and chronic mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral health concerns.
Services & Procedures Provided: Behavioral health assessments, short-term interventions, care coordination, individualized treatment planning, patient education, adherence counseling, lifestyle modification support, crisis management, relapse prevention planning, discharge planning, referrals to community resources, and clinical supervision.
Languages Spoken: English
Years in Practice: 11
Education: Master of Social Work, LCSW, LNHA
Board Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
Residency/Training: Completed an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Trauma Studies through the University of Minnesota School of Social Work
Care philosophy: Focuses on individualized, patient-centered care that supports improved health outcomes, patient functioning, and continuity of care. Emphasizes collaboration among patients, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams; addressing barriers to healthcare access; providing compassionate crisis support; and maintaining high standards of clinical quality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance.
