About Me

Hi! I’m Mandy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Missouri and Illinois. I have nearly 20 years of experience in mental health, crisis intervention, trauma and substance use treatment. I’m so glad you are here and you are thinking about starting your healing process.

People I work with are typically experiencing difficulty with relationships and connecting with others. Often individuals have trauma histories to explore or are impacted by stressful relationships such as caregiving, family members with substance use, dealing with their own substance use, or conflict in friendships, family, and/or romantic relationships. Our therapeutic relationship is an environment that is safe for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can begin to find peace, increased self-worth, better boundaries, and improved ability to feel joy in all of your spaces you occupy.

My approach is one of genuineness, authenticity, & connection. All parts of you that you bring to session are welcomed, trusted, & loved. I specialize in attachment/relational concerns, trauma, identity exploration, self-esteem/self-worth, and substance use. Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. Trained in Attachment Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Parts work, Somatic and Mind-Body oriented work, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

I’m so glad you’re here and thinking about starting your healing process. It’s an honor that you are considering doing this work with me. I don’t take the role lightly, & I respect & value every moment with people who choose to seek my help.