What do I do at the Counseling Center?

I am the Counseling Center’s After-Hours Crisis Clinician. My position is in partnership with the Office of Residence Life. I work primarily in the evening hours to provide support to students that may be struggling with their mental health in residence halls, or other places on campus. I also respond to mental health emergencies on campus with officers from the University Police Department. I assist students during crises to ensure their safety and make sure they have access to the treatment resources they need. I also provide consultation to residence life staff, parents, professors, friends of students, and other stakeholders that may have concerns about students’ distress or behaviors.

What's it like to work with me?

I approach counseling with a client-centered approach that asserts individuals are the experts on their own lives. I believe each individual’s life is their own Hero’s Journey and the role of a counselor is to help individuals help themselves along that journey. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach that integrates elements of Narrative Therapy and Existentialism. 

What do I do outside of the Counseling Center?

When not at work, I am usually outside taking long strolls with my dog, wandering around the woods, or soaking in sunlight by bodies of water. Indoors, I enjoy curling up with a book paired with a strong cup of dark roast coffee.