Is your teen struggling? Are you unsure of how to help?
You are not alone.
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Helping teens be happy and healthy is my passion. I know you want these for your child, too.
What is getting in the way for your teen? Anxiety? Depression? Difficult relationships? School problems? All of these can be difficult for teens to manage and troubling for parents to observe.
Sometimes teens need their own space to talk about their struggles. My (virtual) office provides a place for teenagers to share. To problem solve. To heal. To grow.
My career has been dedicated to working with teens, young adults and families who are dealing with issues such as:
I have worked in many areas of mental health treatment including:
Some of the places I have worked:
I received my Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Denver in 2006. I earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Sioux Falls in 2005. I earned my status as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado in 2010. The Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) approved me as an Full Operating Level Treatment Provider and Evaluator for Juveniles Who Have Committed Sexual Offenses in 2016. I have been an approved SOMB provider since 2008.
On a personal note, I love living in beautiful Colorado! Spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, gardening, baking, and traveling are my favorite hobbies. I am a loyal, lifelong fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.
What is getting in the way for your teen? Anxiety? Depression? Difficult relationships? School problems? All of these can be difficult for teens to manage and troubling for parents to observe.
Sometimes teens need their own space to talk about their struggles. My (virtual) office provides a place for teenagers to share. To problem solve. To heal. To grow.
My career has been dedicated to working with teens, young adults and families who are dealing with issues such as:
- Depression
- Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts
- Post-hospitalization transition
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Anger
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Trauma and a history of abuse
- Aggression toward self or others
- Family discord
- Difficulties with communication and relationships
- School or work difficulties
- Sexual acting-out and boundary problems
I have worked in many areas of mental health treatment including:
- Youth residential treatment
- Day treatment counseling for teens
- Outpatient therapy services
- Community youth programs
- Shelter and crisis centers
- Inpatient hospital psychiatric care
- I also have experience working alongside families involved in the various Denver area school districts, human services departments and the juvenile justice system.
Some of the places I have worked:
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Savio House
- Progressive Therapy Systems
- Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (now All Health Network)
I received my Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Denver in 2006. I earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Sioux Falls in 2005. I earned my status as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado in 2010. The Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) approved me as an Full Operating Level Treatment Provider and Evaluator for Juveniles Who Have Committed Sexual Offenses in 2016. I have been an approved SOMB provider since 2008.
On a personal note, I love living in beautiful Colorado! Spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, gardening, baking, and traveling are my favorite hobbies. I am a loyal, lifelong fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.