Coordinator of Outcome Assessment and Evaluation
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
St. Mary's University - San Antoinio, TX (B.A), Eastern Michigan University (M.S., Ph.D.)

Email: lackupsm@gvsu.edu

StrengthsFinder Top 5: Learner, Input, Restorative, Empathy, Context

Approach to Therapy: My approach to therapy emphasizes the development of self-compassion and acceptance of emotions. I focus on the context of behaviors that are no longer functioning to serve the student well and working towards values-based actions. I believe that therapy should be affirming of all aspects of diversity and the impact of intersecting identities on symptoms should be discussed. As a therapist, I aim to create a transparent and warm relationship with each student in which we can work towards building a life worth living.

Areas of Clinical Interest:

• Anxiety
• Mindfulness
• Self-Compassion
• Multicultural/Diversity
• Trans* and Non-Binary Identities

Self-Care:

• Cooking and baking
• Reading
• Exercise
• Spending time with my spouse and pets

Fun Fact/s:

• I lived in 5 different countries before the age of 18
• I love houseplants and hope to one day have my own indoor jungle