I am a LCSW specializing in child custody evaluations, individual, couples and family therapy and maintain a private practice in North Ogden, Utah.
With over 4 years experience in private practice, and as a graduate of the University of Utah specializing in addiction therapy, I am currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Additionally, I performs custody evaluations involving high conflict families. I am the co-director of the Life STAR of Northern Utah program specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction. Among my areas of expertise are child custody evaluations, sexual addiction, substance abuse, depression and anxiety, and women's issues.
In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, I have presented at the Utah State University Women's Conferences on the topic of Handling Difficult Relationships, and to general audiences and local churches speaking on the topic of Sexual Addiction and the Effects of Pornography on Individuals and Families.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I am a breast cancer survivor of two years which adds to my expertise, an empathetic, compassionate element as I approach the struggles and challenges of others. I am a single mother of six children and the proud grandmother of twelve grandchildren. I brings to my practice 15 years of experience as a social worker with practical experience in the areas of addiction treatment, adoption, crisis and trauma, hospice, and medical case management. Additionally, I have faced and overcome personal challenges and disappointments, 
Education
1993-1998 B.S Utah State University
Major: Psychology
Minor: Social Work
2005-2006 B.S Weber State University
Major: Social Work
2006-2008 M.S.W University of Utah
Major: Social Work with emphasis in Substance Abuse
Licenses Held
SSW 2002-2008
CSW 2008-20012
LCSW Present
Additional Training