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I am a mental health and substance use therapist and trainer/educator in Indianapolis, Indiana. My primary approaches are Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). I love to read, think, and talk with others about the merging of theory and practice. My specialties include dual diagnosis and trauma...although no one's experience can be compartmentalized so easily. I have a special interest in and commitment to recovering professionals in healthcare and law and work collaboratively with several professionals' programs in Indiana and several other states to provide therapy for individuals in those fields. I am experienced in a variety of other approaches and modalities as well including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with children, Assertive Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) for substance abuse with adolescents, Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF), and others. Perhaps more importantly I highly value time-honored components of wellness and healing including social connection, regular sleep, physical activity, a healthy diet, and mindfulness. I regularly seek consultation and supervision. I am a member of the Association for Contextual & Behavioral Sciences, The National Association of Social Workers, and the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. I'd be pleased to connect with you!
I am an enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer dedicated to bringing engaging trainings to learners. I'd be pleased to connect with you to talk about the learning needs of you or your organization.
