Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavior Therapist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with more than 20 years of experience providing clinical leadership, psychotherapy, behavioral health services, and program development across outpatient, intensive, and autism-focused settings. My work has focused on helping individuals, couples, families, and clinical teams navigate complex behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges with practical, evidence-based care. I specialize in relationship dynamics, neurodiversity, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, parenting stress, and conflict patterns, with an emphasis on creating meaningful and sustainable change. Throughout my career, I have served in both direct clinical and operational leadership roles. I have led multidisciplinary teams, supervised clinicians and behavior analysts, overseen EIDBI services, and supported organizations in strengthening clinical quality, compliance, documentation standards, and program effectiveness. My approach combines relational therapy, behavioral science, and collaborative leadership. I am also a board approved supervisor with the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, the Board of Behavioral Health, and the Board of Applied Behavior Analysis. I value clear communication, strong clinical judgment, ethical practice, and systems that support both client outcomes and clinician growth. In addition to private practice psychotherapy, I continue to provide leadership and supervision within behavioral health and autism services, helping teams deliver individualized, client-centered care that aligns with evidence-based practice and regulatory standards. Areas of expertise include: • Clinical supervision and leadership • EIDBI and autism services • Behavioral analysis and treatment planning • Couples and family therapy • Neurodiverse relationships • Program development and operations • Team leadership and staff development • Regulatory compliance and quality improvement I am passionate about building strong clinical programs, supporting professionals in their development, and helping clients create healthier relationships and more effective ways of navigating life’s challenges.
As QSP Clinical Supervisor, I provide clinical leadership, supervision, and quality oversight for EIDBI services, ensuring care is individualized, evidence-based, and compliant with Minnesota DHS and Medicaid standards. I supervise Qualified Supervising Professionals, Behavior Analysts, and clinical teams in treatment planning, assessment, and ongoing case review. I provide regular clinical supervision, consultation, and training to support strong clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, and consistent service delivery. I oversee documentation quality, billing alignment, and regulatory compliance, including DHS licensing and EIDBI requirements. I monitor clinical outcomes and help guide quality improvement efforts to strengthen client progress and program effectiveness. I collaborate with administrative and operational leadership to align clinical services with organizational goals, staffing, and compliance systems. This role requires strong clinical expertise, leadership, and the ability to balance regulatory standards with individualized, client-centered care.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide individual and couples therapy for clients navigating relationship conflict, anxiety, life transitions, parenting stress, and the challenges of autism and neurodiversity. I help clients identify and understand patterns that keep them stuck, improve communication, and build healthier, more connected relationships. My work integrates relational therapy with practical, behavior-based strategies to support real-life change between sessions. I offer a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that supports emotional insight, skill-building, and lasting improvement in relationships and daily functioning. I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing complex relational dynamics, including neurodiverse relationships and high-conflict patterns.
Oversee and lead the outpatient clinics throughout the state of Minnesota
Licensed Mental Health Professional and Board Certified Behavior Analyst overseeing the clinical programming for clients