My Background

I am from the Grand Rapids area, but I completed my bachelor’s degree out of state and lived out of the country for 3 years after graduating. During that time I lived in a very culturally diverse environment which greatly broadened my perspective on many aspects of life and community.

My Education & Training

I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master’s of Social Work degree. Since then I have focused my continuing education on psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I now am certified in Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, as well as certified in Supervision and Consultation in Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. I completed my training through the Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute, which you can learn more about here.