Clinical Experience
- 26 years of experience
- Started at Menninger Clinic
- Worked as a Primary Therapist at Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center and Menninger
- Outpatient therapist since 2003 — serving individuals, couples, and families recovering from eating disorders
Certifications
- Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp)
- Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)
- Completion of American Group Psychotherapy Association Training
Education
- MSW, Social Work – University of Kansas
- BA, Music Education/Music Therapy – University of Kansas
Affiliations
- Co-founder of Bellatore Recovery — Intensive outpatient program for teens, adults, and families
- Board member for KC chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
- Board member for Missouri Eating Disorder Association
- Past board member for Robin Foundation
Personal
- My husband and I are parents to 2 active boys.
- I enjoy reading, dancing, swimming, running, and spending time with family & friends.
- I’m a musician, and I enjoy singing and playing piano.
- I was born and raised in the Kansas City area.
- My favorite place to vacation is the beach.