I am a licensed clinical social worker in Idaho with 3 decades of professional social work/counseling experience. I have a master’s degree from the University of Illinois. My background has primarily been in the mental health field besides the very important area of chronic health issues. I have had a private practice the last 10 years that focused on trauma, grief and chronic health issues besides depression and anxiety. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I am here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgement. Online counseling is fairly new, and I’ve found it to be really effective for many issues. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.