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I am a Minnesota Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in Private Practice in Burnsville. I specialize in relationships from the systems and Emotionally Focused perspectives. I believe each individual is on a path of growth that includes finding the life balance that works best for him or her; and requires the flexibility to allow changes in this balance as growth occurs and life unfolds new chapters. I also believe that individuals were created to be in relationship, and function most effectively when they experience secure attachment in primary relationships.
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Finding Life Balance means recognizing that each area of our life is important to a healthy lifestyle; and the primary areas needing balance can be grouped into the areas of - Mind, Body and Connection.
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MIND = Purpose, Seeking Knowledge, Curiosity and Creativity
BODY = Rest, Nutrition, and Exercise
CONNECTION = Love, Family, Friendships, and Faith Life
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My balance in life includes marriage since 1994, three adult sons, new and long-term friendships and membership in my faith community. I am continually striving to improve my rest, nutrition and quality of exercise. I also enjoy adding creative outlets, and learning new information and skills.
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I work with individuals and couples in the areas of marriage/relationship work, premarital, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and Christian counseling (only when requested). I also enjoy individual and group supervision with marriage and family trainees.
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Education:
BA from the College of Saint Benedict
MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Marriage & Family Certificate from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Training:
Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
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Professional Memberships:
AAMFT/MAMFT - American/Minnesota Associations for Marriage & Family Therapy
ICEEFT - International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy




