Inspiration for
'Walk With Me Counseling':
'Walk With Me Counseling':
It was one day, as I was sitting with a client in a small, windowless room in the ER that it hit me - this wasn't a great environment in which to expect someone to open up and talk. Sitting in a small room with someone staring at you, and the pressure is on to ....SHARE. Well, I might not feel much like talking either. When I began thinking of times in the past when I've been able to really open up and talk... it dawned on me - We needed to get outside and go for a stroll!
Now of course... it's Minnesota, so the opportunity to get outside will sometimes be limited, but when possible, we can definitely head to the great outdoors. And on those frigidly cold days...the skyways are a great place for a walk!
*** And I do have an office and hanging out there is always an option! (And at times, for some parts of therapy or EMDR, it may be necessary. ;) I'm always happy to sit and talk while we enjoy the light streaming through the big windows of my office. Perhaps you just aren't feeling the walking vibe that day, or it may be that you prefer the more typical setting of an office.
Now of course... it's Minnesota, so the opportunity to get outside will sometimes be limited, but when possible, we can definitely head to the great outdoors. And on those frigidly cold days...the skyways are a great place for a walk!
*** And I do have an office and hanging out there is always an option! (And at times, for some parts of therapy or EMDR, it may be necessary. ;) I'm always happy to sit and talk while we enjoy the light streaming through the big windows of my office. Perhaps you just aren't feeling the walking vibe that day, or it may be that you prefer the more typical setting of an office.
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I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or 'EMDR'. This is a form of therapy that can help people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. I often end up exploring this option with clients, as most of us have experienced distressing life experiences and these often can be the source of reactivity or onging struggles. https://www.emdria.org/page/what_is_emdr_therapy If you are interested in this specifically, please ask!
Education/licensure: I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology in 1991 from St Olaf College and returned in 1994 to earn my Bachelor of Social Work degree. Completion of my Masters Degree in Social Work took place in the spring of 2000 at The University of Minnesota. I received my graduate level of licensure in 2000 and have been licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker by the MN Board of Social Work since 2006.
Personal: I'm married, have 2 adult stepsons and an 18 year old son with special needs. I love the outdoors and try to be outside as often as possible during our short summers! Music plays a big role in our family. My stepsons are singer-songwriters and perform in several bands and my son plays the guitar and has begun to write songs as well. My husband is also a singer, songwriter, and plays both guitar and base. He and I are in a couple of bands in which I sing back up and (attempt to play ;) keyboard.
Education/licensure: I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology in 1991 from St Olaf College and returned in 1994 to earn my Bachelor of Social Work degree. Completion of my Masters Degree in Social Work took place in the spring of 2000 at The University of Minnesota. I received my graduate level of licensure in 2000 and have been licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker by the MN Board of Social Work since 2006.
Personal: I'm married, have 2 adult stepsons and an 18 year old son with special needs. I love the outdoors and try to be outside as often as possible during our short summers! Music plays a big role in our family. My stepsons are singer-songwriters and perform in several bands and my son plays the guitar and has begun to write songs as well. My husband is also a singer, songwriter, and plays both guitar and base. He and I are in a couple of bands in which I sing back up and (attempt to play ;) keyboard.
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528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403