Meet Your Next Right Step Therapy
My Story:
Hello- so glad you found us here! Do you feel overwhelmed, find life challenging or have an obstacle to overcome? If so, join me in a supportive and open environment in which to learn, grow and thrive. Together we will identify your strengths and explore solutions that allow you to live with meaning and purpose. While here you will step aside from the busyness of life, take time to breathe, and feel whole. In the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald, “For what it’s worth…it’s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be.”
My motto is "There is always a solution." I have more than 20 years of experience in helping teenagers and adults with dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, mood management, stress, substance use, burnout, grief and loss, life transitions, gambling, food addiction and relapse prevention. My passion is helping people find fulfilling and rewarding lives in whatever space they are in. There is always a solution and I can help you find it.
Empowering Change with Your Next Right Step Therapy
information about myself and the journey that lead me to start Your Next Right StEP~
I am a clinical social worker, licensed in Kansas and Missouri. I also have a license in addiction counseling and a certification in problem gambling counseling. I completed my master of social work at University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC) and my master of business administration in healthcare administration at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri.
I have worked in numerous roles in the field of mental health and addictions including in various capacities (front-line staff, therapist, team lead, director) in crisis services, developmental disability programs, inpatient psychiatric units, inpatient substance use treatment facilities, outpatient dual diagnosis programs, and as a private practice therapist.
I have presented in numerous conferences/trainings including: Mental Health First Aid, Dual Diagnosis, Medication Assisted Treatment and with Johnson County's Leadership Empowers All People program.
I have completed certificate trainings in Community Reinforcement Approach and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as full coursework to obtain addiction and gambling credentials.
After many years doing "agency work" I decided it was time to focus on what I love best in a setting that allows more balance in my own life. In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking my flat-coat retriever, biking, going to the gym, reading, spending time on my deck (usually with my large dog in my lap:), traveling and connecting with friends.
I have a passion for serving people and am skilled at recognizing their strengths and accomplishments. I enjoy helping guide people to utilize their strengths in ways to reach their goals. I invite you to take Your Next Right Step with me!
