EDUCATION
Master of Social Work (MSW), Arizona State University (4.0) | 2022
M.A. Educational Psychology, University of Northern Colorado (4.0) | 2013
B.A. Psychology, University of Northern Colorado (3.63) | 2010
LICENSURE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Colorado
Licensed School Social Worker (SSP-SSW), Colorado
Sometimes our brains get "stuck" after something painful happens. Even when the danger is over, your brain may keep reacting like it isn't. That's where EMDR can help.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps your brain process difficult memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming. You don't have to tell every detail of what happened. Instead, we'll work together at a pace that feels comfortable while your brain does the healing work it was always meant to do.
EMDR can help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Depression
Childhood experiences
Stressful life events
Negative beliefs about yourself
The goal isn't to forget what happened. It's to help you remember it without feeling like you're reliving it.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EMDR Level 1 Basic Training | June 26th – 30th, 2026 Thrive EMDR
Training in trauma-focused psychotherapy interventions utilizing bilateral stimulation and structured reprocessing techniques to support clients in reducing distress related to traumatic experiences, anxiety, and other adverse life events
Colorado Crisis Professional Training (In Progress – 45 Hours) | 2026 Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
Advanced training in behavioral health crisis assessment, suicide risk evaluation, trauma-informed stabilization, de-escalation strategies, and multidisciplinary crisis response across community and school-based settings
Victim’s Advocacy Training (In Progress – 40 Hours) |2026 Office for Victims of Crime
Training in trauma-informed victim advocacy, crisis response, safety planning, systems navigation, and support for individuals impacted by violence, abuse, and traumatic events.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI - 40 Hours) | 2021 Raise the Future
Training in trauma-informed, attachment-based interventions focused on building felt safety, supporting emotional regulation, meeting physiological needs, and developing behavioral and social competence through relationship-centered approaches.
Kinship & Foster Parent Training | 2021 Weld County Human Services
Topics included: Reasonable & Prudent Parenting Standards, Safe Sleep, Child Development & Effects of Trauma, and Mandatory Reporter Training
Right Response De-Escalation Training | 2020 Service Alternatives, Inc.
Training in crisis prevention, trauma-informed de-escalation, conflict management, post-crisis support, and physical safety interventions in high-stress environments.
Capturing Kids’ Hearts – Process Champion | 2019 Flippen Group
Advanced professional development focused on relationship-centered school culture, mentoring peers in social-emotional and classroom management strategies, modeling effective practices, and supporting consistent implementation of school-wide engagement and behavior systems.
Colorado Threat Assessment & Management Protocol | 2019 Colorado School Safety Resource Center
Training in multidisciplinary, school-based threat assessment and violence prevention, including behavioral risk evaluation, intervention planning, early identification of concerning behaviors, and collaborative safety management strategies informed by evidence-based school safety practices.
CRAFT Certification | 2019
Training in evidence-based, family-centered approaches to substance use intervention, including motivational communication, positive reinforcement strategies, behavior change, and support for families navigating addiction and treatment resistance.