Quest Counseling & Wellness

Approach:

 

I currently have interests in Mindfulness Practice, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, principles of Environmental Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing. These interests continue to expand as I learn and grow with my clients.

Therapy Style:

 

My therapy style is rooted in the theoretical frameworks of One Health and Healing-Centered Engagement. I believe that connection, trust, and safety are essential in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to be inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and client-centered so that we
can focus on building meaningful, equitable relationships and sustainable wellness.

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I do not have a specific area that I consider a specialty. I have a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and LGBTQIA2S+ youth. However, I am very open to working with children 6+ years of age, adolescents, adults and couples from varied backgrounds who are seeking
connection, healing, and wellness.

Education:

 

I received my One Health Masters with a Community Advocacy concentration from University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023, focusing on the application of the One Health framework and Indigenous ways of healing in mental and community wellness. I continued on to receive my Master of Social Work with a Clinical concentration from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2025. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Alaska, and I am also a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the state of Minnesota.