Personal Statement
My personal statement is pretty simple, “Everyone matters.” I work with clients to help him/her reach his/her goals to make his/her life better. I practice in a confidential, judgement free zone, where the client is the #1 priority.
As for my professional education and credentials, I have my CSWPIP license in South Dakota. This is the highest social work license in the state, and allows me to have a private practice of my own. I earned my Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. During my studies I focused on therapy with individuals and families. Prior to that, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of Sioux Falls, SD.
I have been in private practice since 2013. What drew me to starting my own business was the freedom to create my own schedule, to have better control over my work-life balance, and the ability to see a wider variety of clients. The perks of a private practice that I did not count on is I have control over the energy in my office (the atmosphere which I prefer is more homelike), and the ability to better serve my clients and meet their needs in general.
Client Focus (Age)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
Adults
Elders (65+)
Treatment Orientation
Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
Collaborative Problem Solving
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems
Mindfulness Based Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Conflict Resolution Therapy
Eclectic
Integration of different therapy models
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Systems Theory/Therapy
Services Fee
Initial Consultation $200-$250
Therapy Session $100-$200
