I specialize in the treatment of individuals with substance use and mental health concerns, especially those with multiple treatment attempts, persistent mental health conditions, ambivalence around substance use, and strained family relationships. I have a history of working with those in long term recovery from substance use but who continue to grapple with identity development, healing from trauma, or who seek a deeper understanding of themselves. I view this process as a family systems matter which requires the family to work through a parallel healing process with their child in the wilderness. The wilderness experience is powerfully life changing and my approach to this work is focused on helping to translate this experience to life after wilderness.

I draw from a multitude of techniques and theories to meet the individual’s and family’s needs including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Developmental Theory. I have 9 years of experience in group work and utilize psychodrama techniques as well as relapse prevention therapy within groups.

Prior to Emerald Arrow, I worked in outpatient and residential substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment programs in roles ranging from therapist to clinical director. In addition to working with youth and young adults, I also have experience in the assessment and treatment of impaired medical and legal professionals as well as individuals with severe persistent mental health conditions with co-occurring substance use.