Welcome to Part 3 of Flexibility of the Mind webzine series! In Part 1 and Part 2 of this webzine series, we defined psychological flexibility, asked some hard hitting questions about thoughts and feelings, and summarized the “Noticing Self” and ways to stay present. If you need a refresher, keep reading! Take a moment to…
As Clinical Operations Manager, staff psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor at Wildflower, I am tasked with ensuring that Wildflower clients obtain the highest quality of mental health services. I work closely with our clinical staff supportively and didactically to provide them with the tools needed to render effective, attuned, trauma-informed, and empathic care. As a psychotherapist, I use a person-centered therapeutic approach when working with clients, and bring in concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives and that each person I meet has a valuable story to share that is unique and deeply personal. I approach therapy with genuineness, curiosity, openness, and a non-judgmental stance. I utilize a values-oriented approach and support my clients in identifying areas that are meaningful and important to them. My goal is to meet you where you are in the journey of life and assist and support you in exploring what matters to you most, deep in your heart and how together, we can make meaningful and lasting change. In my role as a clinical supervisor at Wildflower, I am passionate about supporting and guiding therapists in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence to support the clients they serve. My own experiences in supervision throughout my career have been some of the most meaningful parts of my work as a psychotherapist, and I am so honored to be able to provide a similar experience for other clinicians. My approach to supervision is to provide space to foster curiosity, learning, skill building, creativity, openness, and vulnerability. My aim is to support clinicians in finding their own clinical “voice” and utilize themselves and their knowledge to support clients in working toward their goals. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Monmouth College, and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. My experience includes working with folks struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, perinatal mental health, couples therapy, trauma-related disorders, grief, self-esteem issues, and a variety of life stressors. I have extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also specialize in working with perinatal mental health and have received extensive training through Postpartum Support International. I believe that human behavior is best looked at through a holistic lens and I am always looking to expand my growth, knowledge, and skills so I can best support and help those I meet. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story. LCPC License Number: 180012368 Type 1 NPI Number: 1154974236 Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, UnitedHealthcare/Optum PPO, self-pay and out of network clients
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Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) 18 Hour Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Exposure Response Prevention 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training 40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training Written Exposure Therapy Gottman Training Level 1 Emotion-Focused Family TherapyPresentations and Facilitated Trainings
When the Expert Feels Like a Fraud: Impostor Syndrome Among Mental Health Professionals Exposure and Response Prevention: An Experiential Introduction to Theory and Practice for PsychotherapistsKey beliefs
All people at any given point in time are doing the best they can with the resources they have. People are experts in their own lives and intrinsically know what they need, even when it takes some uncovering and exploration to find it. Values are our guiding light and inform us of what we want our lives to look like and the kind of person we want to be.More about me
One of the ways I recharge is having a hot cup of chai and doing word searches snuggled up in some blankets with my dog, Chewy. I’m obsessed with essential oils, particularly lavender scented and use them every night before bed to relax and unwind. While in college, I was introduced to feminist theories and since then, have become more and more passionate around intersectionality and human rights, both professionally and personally.
Cultural Humility in Psychotherapy: What You Should Know and Why It Matters
Cultural humility can be defined as: “a practice of self-reflection on how one’s own background and the background of others impacts communication, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning, research, creative activity, engagement in leadership, etc.” (University of Oregon Division of Equity and Inclusion, 2024). That definition is relatively vague, as cultural humility is a term utilized in…
8 Benefits of Attending a Support Group
At Wildflower, we recognize that the idea of attending a support group can feel overwhelming and intimidating. We also recognize the many benefits that a supportive environment can provide while you are navigating the various stressors and experiences that life brings up. As a practice, Wildflower prioritizes creating these spaces for our clients. Below we…
Flexibility of the Mind: The Present of Presence
In Part 1 of this webzine series, we defined psychological flexibility, asked some hard-hitting questions to see if we lean more toward psychological inflexibility, and began to explore how our thoughts, feelings, and ongoing pursuit of happiness may leave us feeling disconnected from what matters to us most – here, right now. If you need…
How Psychological Flexibility Can Help You Live Your Best Life
When you hear the word flexible, what comes to mind? A quick Google Image search will show you pictures of people in yoga pants posing in various positions, stretching and lengthening their limbs and bodies. We often associate the word flexible with exactly this – the body. What we don’t usually consider in this…
How to Find Your Anchor in an Emotional Storm
Have you ever had a time where your thoughts and feelings have gotten the best of you? Take this for example: You arrive home from work and you see your partner after a long day. You say “Hi honey!” to them, and they don’t respond (not even a nod)! How might you react? You may…
Therapist Spotlight: Danelle Rhoades, MA, LCPC
Danelle is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Danelle brings to Wildflower a wealth of clinical experience in various mental health settings. She believes in the importance of providing evidence-based therapies and has extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts…
