My Approach to Helping
I consider myself a generalist clinician. I have experience addressing recovery, addiction, sexual problems, gender identity, behavior problems, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more. My interest is to empower and support my clients - to work together and personalize their therapy to suit them individually. I work to provide a safe and productive space for clients to overcome adversity, and care deeply about understanding each person's diversity in identity and presence. I strive to remain open to and aware of my biases - including my privilege, identities, and beliefs.
I have developed my career around integrating individuals' media passions into my therapy work. I am interested in how we can use tech to improve health. I am passionate about understanding individuals' intersectional identities and how to empower them to live fully. Though geek therapy is my specialty, I do not only seek geek clientele.
I enjoy becoming creative in selecting my interventions - considering no single therapy technique useful for every person. My style is direct and I like to explain concepts by using contextual examples. I tend to be considered open, flexible, and acknowledging by previous clientele.
More Info About My Practice
I'm a doctor of psychology, a geek, author, and researcher. I am inspired by the evolution of technology and how we can use it to improve health mentally and physically. My professional interests are in video game and pop culture-based therapy, dual diagnoses, forensic psychology, and general therapy practice. I have a knack for creativity in my professional and personal life and aim to make good use of my skills in my work.
I attended the University of St. Thomas, located in Minneapolis, MN, for my Master's and Doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology. I graduated with my PsyD after I completed my dissertation on video game avatars, their players, and their personalities. I am a Clinical Contributor for Take This, a mental health nonprofit seeking to advocate for a supportive game community and industry. I also serve as the Director of Programming for Queer Women of Esports, a nonprofit that strives to uplift and support queer gender minorities who work and compete in esports.
Save Point Behavioral Health:
As a practice, we work with clients' strengths and interests to help them meet their mental health needs in a balanced and fulfilling manner. Beginning in 2018, we provide evidence-based psychology services, but with a bit of a twist - we put special focus on the mental health needs of geeks and gamers! If you're not a geek or gamer, that's okay. We might have our specialty, but still offer the same, high-quality services to everyone - regardless of whether or not you have a favorite video game, tabletop roleplaying game, superhero, or any other geeky interest.
Individual Counseling Services
Save Point Behavioral Health provides effective, accessible, and professional individual counseling services via telehealth software, tailored to the specific needs of each individual client. We strive to offer affordable counseling rates to the community, making mental health and wellness services affordable and accessible to all.
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