Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Brain injury can turn every aspect of your life upside down. It can be immensely isolating and it is profoundly misunderstood by family, friends, the public, and even many medical professionals. It's been my sacred privilege to walk beside survivors of traumatic brain injury for the past 10 years in the medical field, and now as a counselor. You don't have to do this alone. I invite you to talk with someone who understands brain injury.

I have worked with individuals and families recovering from traumatic brain injury for over 20 years. I offer online psychology services designed to connect your recovery plan to your home environment and help you heal, grow and re-engage with your life. I am happy to work with you individually, but also work with a team of allied health professionals to help with complex neurological and orthopedic injuries with a full suite of outpatient telerehabilitation services.

I am a skilled therapist with a deep understanding of the intricate workings of the brain. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that may arise as a result of brain injury. I empower individuals to navigate their recovery journey and reclaim their lives.

Our clinic specializes in working with TBI and neurocognitive disorders. I am able to teach clients compensatory strategies to support their diagnosis in a setting that feels like psychotherapy.

There can be many causes of Traumatic Brain Injury, and can result in long lasting effects. I provide accommodations in therapy personalized to the individual to reduce the stress and physical symptoms someone might be experiencing as a result of a TBI. I participate in the Ohio Brain Injury Advisory Committee, collaborate with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network's TBI initiatives, and provide education on TBIs and accommodations in professional settings.

I have worked with clients who have mild concussions, and those who have severe brain injuries. I help people adjust to the changes the TBI has caused, as well as help maximize cognitive abilities. I also work with the family to help them deal with the grief of experiencing their loved ones' loss, and learning to deal with rehabilitation and changes in that loved one.

For three years I worked as a therapist for the Minnesota Specialty Health Systems (MSHS) in Brainerd, MN. MSHS is a direct-care, short-term inpatient facility that works with individuals who have suffered a traumatic or acquired brain injury (TBI/ABI). My job in that role was to evaluate, support, and help build skills in people who may be struggling with memory issues, impulsivity, relearning skills, or developing new strategies for navigating life.

I have many years of experience evaluating and counseling traumatic brain injury patients in both an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and in an outpatient day neuro program.

I specialize in evaluating the cognitive and emotional impacts of TBI, providing individualized assessments to understand changes in memory, attention, and executive functioning. I work collaboratively to develop strategies and recommendations that support recovery and improve daily functioning.