Welcome to Canyon Pines Counseling! I’m so glad you have taken the first step in finding support.  

I have been working with children and families over the last 23 years. My specialties include stress, anxiety, depression, focus/attention, anger,  healthy relationships, life transitions, self-worth, divorce, loss, trauma, grief/loss, and mindfulness.  I use a client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused approach in my therapeutic practice.

I have a  Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and my undergraduate degree is in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University. Some of my professional experiences include raising 2 children; school counseling; case management with women and children at an inner city family center; and acting as the Director of Children and Family Ministries at a church. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of Colorado and a professional member of the American Counseling Association, Colorado Counseling Association, American School Counselor Association, and the Colorado School Counselor Association.

The therapeutic relationship is an important part of treatment.  I look forward to getting to know you and your family during this process.  I welcome your questions regarding me as a person and therapist.  In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and 2 young adults.  I also enjoy hiking, cooking, gardening, paddleboarding, snowshoeing, reading, and training my goldendoodle, Lucy.  Lucy is in the process of becoming a therapy dog.  She adores kids and looks forward to being part of the therapeutic process!