Mind Health, LLC
“Your path to health and happiness begins with nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. As a licensed psychologist, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship and self-esteem issues, life transitions, and multicultural concerns. With a respectful, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach, I draw on evidence-based therapies to support meaningful healing and lasting change.
My background includes clinical training at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, where I developed expertise in 12-Step recovery, particularly with healthcare professionals and their families. I also bring experience from postdoctoral work with Native American communities and a prior career in nursing, enriching my understanding of the connection between culture, physical health, and mental well-being. My integrative approach includes CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness training, and when appropriate, spiritual integration - to support you in building a “life worth living.”
Services Provided at MCP
Individual Psychotherapy for Adults (20+)
CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Consultation, and Psychoeducation
Areas of Clinical Interest
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Complex PTSD, Grief/loss, Relationship, Life transition, Academic issues, Professionals and Graduate local/international students, Multi-cultural concerns
Education
Psy.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Twin Cities (Eagan, MN)
M.A., St. Mary’s University Graduate School (Minneapolis, MN)
B.A., Edith Cowan University (Joondalup, Western Australia)
R.N., University of Herfordshire (Hatfield, England)
Academic Training
MA Practicum Training: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center, Refugee & Immigrant mental health & DBT group therapy (St Paul, MN 1999-2000)
Psy.D Practicum Doctoral Internship Training: Ramsey County Mental Health Services (Minneapolis, MN 2000-2005)
Psy.D Practicum Doctoral Internship Training: MSPP Students Counseling Center (MN 2000-2005)
Psy.D Pre-doctoral Internship Training: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (Center City, MN 2000-2005)
Psy.D Post-doctoral Internship Training: Indian Health Board of Minneapolis (Minneapolis MN 2000-2005)
Specialized Training
Addiction and Recovery-12 Steps approach, Hazelden Foundation, (2004-2005)
Native culture and Mental Health training, Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, (2005-2006)
EMDR Levels 1 and 2, EMDRIA, (2004-2005)
Behavioral Health: DBT Foundation Training 2018. Pesi Anxiety Certification, (2023-2024)
Professional/Academic Affiliations
Member: American Psychological Association (APA) (2012 - Present)
Member: MN Board of Psychology (2012 - Present)
Member, MN Board of Nursing (1999 - Present)