I have 2 four-legged co-therapists who love to make surprise appearances during our meetings. 

Watching Chicago Fire can make me sob at any time. 

I was born in the twin cities area, although have lived in Grand Forks for 10 years.

Ive been told my office chair makes me look tall… Spoiler I am very short!

Sparkling Ice with Caffeine is my jam.

I got into this field wanting to help people, and be an unbiased party to working through their problems.

Chicken Nuggets, Pizza, and Spaghetti are my main food groups.

I have previously worked in many different fields of social work that include the following: inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, crisis intervention, on-call crisis intervention, domestic violence/sexual assault, trauma, and community mental health.