ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Hello and Welcome! I am so happy you are here.

I support adults 18+ through substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, serious and persistent mental illnesses, grief therapy, trauma/PTSD and those with life stressors/adjustment disorders.

I received my Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and have 8 years of experience in the behavioral health field. This includes 5 years working in Community Mental Health as a Supports Coordinator & Supervisor supporting adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and 1 year as a substance use therapist at Arbor Circle. I am extremely comfortable and passionate about supporting those with intellectual disabilities as well as their caregivers who experience caregiver fatigue. I also enjoy helping individuals work on their relationship with substances however they so choose. I am passionate about Harm Reduction and walking alongside you as you navigate that journey.

I practice under the conditions of unconditional positive regard and offer a non-judgmental, person-centered approach in therapy. I myself have been in therapy for 8+ years and it has truly changed my life. It is an honor to support others on their journey in therapy as I have always known I would become a therapist.

I utilize an array of modalities including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Existential Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Mindfulness. I take a highly person-centered approach and look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you.

Please note, I speak Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian as well as English. I have lived experience with immigration and serious and persistent mental illnesses. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my animals, scrapbooking, walking in nature and listening to music. I look forward to meeting with you soon!