I have been in clinical practice since 1999. Early in my career, I provided in-home family therapy to families who were referred by the county’s child protection, juvenile probation, and children’s mental health services. In 2004, after growing my practice, I went into private practice full-time. As the practice continued to expand, I opened Genuine Therapy Center in 2007, with current offices located in Anoka and Ham Lake, Minnesota.

Years of Experience: since 1999

Office Location(s): Ham Lake and Anoka

Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, First Responders, Couples, Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Emotional Regulation, Empowerment, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anger Management, Stress Management, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Adoption (adoptee and adoptive parent resourcing), and Addiction

Since 2002, I have been a clinical supervisor and providing pre-licensure supervision for:

• marriage and family therapists as they work toward becoming licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs)

• clinical counselors as they work toward becoming licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCCs)

Education: Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services, Postgraduate Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy, Postgraduate Certificate in Co-occurring Disorders

License & Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LADC); Minnesota-approved supervisor for Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (LAMFT, LMFT); Minnesota-approved supervisor for Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPC, LPCC).

Clinical Approach: Narrative, Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Experiential

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering and running a nonprofit assisting orphans and widows in Ghana, West Africa. I am very involved with my church and my faith.