“I cannot focus because my thoughts are racing 24/7”

“Is it okay to set this boundary with this person?”

“I am scared of how to show up as a LGTBQIA+ person in this world.”

“How will I know if I will be okay in this life transition?”

I HEAR YOU.

Working with me will be a creative and open experience. We will connect and create a safe environment where you feel valued, important, and empowered.

I am passionate about:

• Anxiety

• Autism

• Boundaries

• Child/Adolescent

• Depression

• LGBTQ+ Identity

• Life Transitions

  
  
  

My Therapeutic Approach

I am here to listen and to help you. My therapeutic approach is filled with understanding, creativity, and non-judgement.  Working with me will be collaborative and flexible. I want to ensure that you feel empowered in and out of our sessions. I work with children, teens, and adults. I have experience working with children and adults with autism, queer youth and adults, and in all of my work, I bring in elements and connectedness of the natural world. 

To see if we are a good fit, you can email, call/text me, or fill out this form to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to meeting you.

More about me:

I grew up in Minnesota and spent time living and working on tall ships! My passion for connecting with others and with nature has continued to be a large part of my life. For the past two years, I have been going to school at Naropa University, where I study Wilderness Therapy. I spend my free time outdoors, making art, reading, and cuddling with my cat, Poppy. 

Education:

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy - Naropa University.

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Environmental Studies - Concordia College

License: 

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate - Colorado License # LPCC.0022260.

Academic Writing:

Svendsen, M. (2018). Biodiversity Differences in Ecosystems and Locations Under Deadwood Fall.

Svendsen, M. (2019). Fargo Moorhead Pollinator Toolkit.

Svendsen, M. (2020). Micro-plastics in Small Terrestrial Mammals: Burrowing Species.

Svendsen, M. (2015). The Brain Drain.

Svendsen, M. (2020b). The Great Outdoors for Whom?