I help people create lasting internal change—not emotional maintenance. My focus is simple and precise:

Felt change over time—not just relief in session, but real change in daily life. I work to shift how your nervous system, thoughts, and relationships actually function outside the therapy room.

Most therapy helps you understand what’s happening.

I help you change how it happens.

Over time, my clients notice:

• Less emotional reactivity 
• Faster recovery from stress and triggers 
• Clearer boundaries in relationships 
• A more regulated nervous system outside of sessions 
• Old patterns losing their automatic control 

This is not endless talking.

This is structured, depth-oriented change work.

I use a clear structure to guide the change process at Riverside Counseling:

We start by helping your system feel safe enough to change. Regulation comes first.

We identify the emotional, cognitive, and relational cycles that keep you stuck.

We work at the level of nervous system responses, beliefs, and emotional memory to create real change.

Change only matters if it shows up in your daily life—not just in session insight.

I support individuals experiencing:

• anxiety and chronic stress patterns 
• trauma and nervous system dysregulation 
• depression and emotional shutdown 
• relationship and attachment difficulties 
• identity and self-worth struggles 
• life transitions and overwhelm 

Working with me is:

• structured, not open-ended 
• collaborative, not passive 
• depth-oriented, not surface coping 
• focused on change between sessions—not just inside them 

I don’t believe in therapy that keeps people stuck in cycles of talking without progress.

I focus on change you can actually feel over time.

Healing is not emotional repetition.
It is the gradual restructuring of how you experience yourself, others, and life.

Change becomes real when:

• your reactions shift before you consciously catch them 
• your patterns lose their control over you 
• your relationships begin to feel different 
• your internal world becomes more stable over time 

That is what I mean by felt change over time.

If you’re looking for therapy that is structured, depth-oriented, and focused on real internal change—not just weekly emotional processing—I may be a good fit for you.

I invite you to reach out to begin.

Common symptoms I work with:

• Anxiety & Overthinking
  Reduce anxiety, racing thoughts, and chronic worry with effective coping strategies. 

• Trauma & PTSD
  Heal from trauma and PTSD with safe, trauma-informed therapy and support. 

• Depression & Low Motivation
  Overcome depression, low energy, and lack of motivation to restore emotional balance. 

• Anger & Emotional Regulation
  Manage anger and improve emotional regulation with healthy coping skills. 

• Stress & Burnout
  Relieve stress and burnout while restoring balance to your nervous system. 

• Life Transitions
  Navigate life changes, relationship shifts, and uncertainty with clarity and support. 

• Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
  Improve self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth for stronger emotional well-being. 

• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Use)
  Support for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders with integrated care. 

• Emotional Pain & Heart Healing
  Heal from grief, loss, guilt, bitterness, betrayal and relationship pain while rebuilding emotional strength and resilience.

Beyond our sessions at Riverside Counseling, I believe in providing my clients with accessible, evidence-based tools for continued growth. Whether you are looking for nervous system regulation techniques, books on EMDR and Brain Spotting, or local Minnesota mental health resources, this list of resources is designed to empower your path toward wellness. 

RESOURCES:

Service Providers Note: If your agency would like to be added to this list, please reach out to me. 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for immediate support.
• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233)
• Day One Crisis Line (Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault, MN) – 866‑223‑1111
• Minnesota Crime Victim Support Line – 866‑385‑2699
   

• Essentia Health Brainerd – Emergency & Mental Health Services
  807 W Forest St, Brainerd, MN 56401
  📞 218‑828‑8000 – Emergency psychiatric assessment & stabilization
  💻 essentiahealth.org
• Central Minnesota Crisis Center (Crow Wing & Surrounding Counties)
  📞 24/7 crisis support: 1‑888‑404‑7272
   

• Mental Health Minnesota – Statewide advocacy, referrals, and support.
  📞 800‑862‑1799💻 mentalhealthmn.org
• NAMI Minnesota – Education, support groups, helpline, and resources.
  📞 651‑645‑2948💻 namimn.org
• Minnesota Warmline (Peer Support) – Free, confidential peer support.
  📞 651‑288‑0400 or toll-free 855‑WARMLINE (855‑927‑6546)
  💻 mentalhealthmn.org/peer-support
• Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota – Behavioral health, family support, and advocacy.
  💻 lssmn.org
• Crisis Line & Referral Services📞 (218) 828-4515 https://www.crisislineandreferralservice.orgAssociation/Organization
   

• Veteran Resilience Project (MN) – Free EMDR therapy for Veterans, active military, and spouses.
  📞 763‑358‑2275
  💻 veteranresilienceproject.org
   

• SAMHSA National Helpline – 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) for referrals and treatment info.
• Alcoholics Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous (MN) – Local meetings across the state.
  💻 aa.org | mnnarcoticsanonymous.org
  
   

•  Social Services - Children and Families - Crow Wing County 
• 💻https://www.brainerd.com/business-directory/services/social-services/ 
• Central Minnesota Community Action – County-specific programs in Brainerd area.
  💻 https://www.cmcap.org
• Housing, Energency Assistance & Education

Emergency Assistance | Crow Wing County, MN - Official Website

Resource Connection Services | Bridges of Hope

Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army

Tri-County Community Action Partnership

Financial Support | Morrison County, MN

Tri-County Community Action Partnership

OASIS CENTRAL MINNESOTA - Oasis Central MN

Tri-County Community Action Partnership

Financial Support for Residents of Todd County | Todd County, Minnesota
 

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