Welcome to The Rural Social Worker! Our goal is to help people who live in rural communities navigate the mental health system more easily. We offer personalized clinical supervision, EMDR consultation, business coaching, and an accessible podcast for providers and the community.

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Mission Statement

To provide rural areas with social workers equipped with support, resources, and education to navigate the intricacies of rural communities, working to overcome isolation, burnout, and aloneness by closing the gaps despite the distance.

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Learn about our services

  • I am a clinical supervisor in both Idaho and Washington and offer supervision for those working towards licensure in those states. I also offer supervision for those working in rural communities struggling with navigating the intricacies of those communities.

  • I am a Consultant-in-Training offering consultation to those working towards certification through EMDRIA. I offer both individual and group consultation.

  • I offer personalized business coaching for those looking to open a private practice or group practice. I have been in private practice since 2017 and transitioned to group practice in 2017.

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Closing The Gaps Despite The Distance Podcast

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Land Acknowledgement

I humbly acknowledge that I am on the ancestral lands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) tribe. The Nimiipuu people have cared for and called this land home for countless generations. I express my deep respect and gratitude for their enduring connection to this territory, its waters, and its resources. In recognizing their rich cultural heritage and ongoing contributions, I commit to honoring their sovereignty and traditions. I will strive to approach my project and future projects with cultural humility, seeking to understand and integrate the wisdom and perspectives of the Nimiipuu community. In doing so, I aim to contribute to the community's well-being while upholding the Nimiipuu people's legacy for generations to come. May my actions reflect a commitment to both service and preservation, fostering a future that values and respects the unique cultural identity of the Nimiipuu tribe.