Hello! Thanks for taking the time to explore my website. I’ve worked exclusively with children, teens, and their families in the mental health field for the past thirteen years.

 

After moving from Iowa to obtain my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver, I began my career in community mental health and worked for many years as a school-based therapist in elementary, middle, and high schools in Adams County.

 

I transitioned to working for an outpatient agency in Lakewood during the Covid pandemic, and spent two years providing virtual therapy to children and teens across Colorado. During this challenging time, I decided to pursue additional training and certification in Synergetic Play Therapy and it has been one of the best investments I have made in my career. I have seen time after time how this therapy modality supports children in playfully processing their challenges and connecting to their authentic selves. 

 

In the several years I’ve been in private practice at Play Therapy Connection in Littleton, I’ve had the honor of supporting many children and families through difficult life stages and circumstances. I believe with the right support, our most challenging experiences can transform us into our most resilient selves.

 

I am continuously inspired by children’s innate ability to heal and grow through their play, and by parents who show up relentlessly for their kids.

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Outside the play room, you can find me spending time with loved ones, going on various outdoor adventures, listening to music and podcasts, and reading a good book.