My Background

In 2006 I received my Master’s degree in social work from Texas State University. I received my license in clinical social worker in 2011, Texas license # 42218, and my chemical dependency counselor license in 2012, Texas license # 11655. I am also a board approved clinical supervisor, providing individual and group supervision.  
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In the last 15 years I have gained valuable experience in chemical dependency treatment centers, hospice agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools and domestic violence shelters throughout Central Texas. ​
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I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and emerging adult issues. I have experience working with trauma, grief, and loss and have completed advanced training in Clinical Trauma Certification and have extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. 

 I am a life-long professional learner; I have recently completed my training to become a clinical trauma professional and a board approved clinical supervisor. 

My Community 

​San Marcos, Texas  has been my home for over a decade.  I am deeply committed to this community. I enjoy swimming in the San Marcos river, hiking the many trails, evenings on the historic square and shopping the farmer's market. Not only have I proudly served as a board member for the City of San Marcos' Human Services Advisory Committee, but I enjoy teaching social work at Texas State University. I also provide outreach education to various social service agencies in our community.

​As a Texas native, who grew up in Switzerland in a bi-cultural, tri-lingual Swiss-American home, I learned at an early age to transcend boundaries in a rapidly changing world. My professional and personal experience has taught me to deeply respect and appreciate the diversity of the human experience and value the importance of this diversity in contributing to creating a compassionate, productive, non-discriminatory community.