Onward Therapy

01/22/2026

What kind of screen time parent are you? Take this quiz to assess your parenting style relating to technology: http://bit.ly/ScreenTimeParent

01/21/2026

Last week, I completed the training for Narrative Exposure Therapy, a great option for processing past traumas. Below is a brief description of what it is and it is a great alternative to other trauma processing techniques such as EMDR.

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process overwhelming or complex traumatic experiences. It’s especially helpful for people who have lived through multiple or prolonged traumas.

In NET, clients are supported in telling the story of their life—placing both positive and painful experiences into a clear timeline. By revisiting traumatic memories in a safe, structured way, the brain can begin to reorganize how those memories are stored. Over time, distressing memories become less intense and more integrated, rather than feeling intrusive or overwhelming.

NET helps clients:
• Make sense of their life experiences
• Reduce trauma-related symptoms (like anxiety, flashbacks, or emotional numbness)
• Reclaim a sense of identity, meaning, and resilience

At its core, Narrative Exposure Therapy honors your story—acknowledging what you’ve survived while helping you move forward with greater clarity and emotional relief.

🧠✨ Healing happens when your story is heard, understood, and safely processed. Reach out if you are interested in doing your own healing. You will be added to my waiting list for NET.

for children, adolescents, and adults is an evidence-based, culturally inclusive, trauma-focused, short-term psychotherapeutic intervention that was designed for survivors of multiple and complex trauma.

01/15/2026

She said "My dad is the man who raised me. I met him when I was four." Step-parents share some of their happiest moments: http://bit.ly/proud-stepparents

01/08/2026

A beautiful twist to a blended family wedding: http://bit.ly/a-beautiful-twist

01/05/2026

The 'little things' really do matter in a relationship. http://bit.ly/divorceletgo

01/01/2026

Read about the complexities of stepfamilies and learn how to successfully manage the merge: http://bit.ly/stepfamily-life

12/29/2025

"If marriage means you fell in love, does divorce 💔 mean you climbed out?" - Anonymous

12/25/2025

Have you tried any of these 8 tips for step family success? http://bit.ly/8-stepparent-tips

12/22/2025

What are the children saying? Your child's insights are so valuable when adjusting to a new family dynamic: http://bit.ly/successful-stepfamilies

12/20/2025

Insurance Update: As 12/18, I received approval to accept Midlands Choice insurance which may also include:
Cigna, Medica, & HealthPartner.

My goal is to provide access for my patients and surrounding community to therapy through seeking credentialing with insurance companies that cover our area. Credentialing is always a process with each insurance company of providing often extensive paperwork and then having a hefty dose of patience while waiting for them to review the information.

My current list of accepted insurances: BC/BS, United Healthcare (UHC), UMR, Aetna, Wellpoint, Molina, Iowa Total Care, Midlands Choice, Medica, Cigna, and HealthPartner. As always, check with your own insurance program to ensure coverage for mental health care.

12/18/2025

How should you manage conflict in stepfamily situations? http://bit.ly/managing-stepfamily-conflict

12/15/2025

How can you make your marriage divorce-proof? Learn more about the 7 smart steps: http://bit.ly/SmartStepsForDivorceProof