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.