Areas of Interest
Assessment and treatment of adults through individual therapy. Therapeutic approach draws from various evidenced-based modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Brainspotting, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Special interests include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, perinatal/postpartum, parenting support, and life stress and adjustment issues.
Philosophy
Abbey believes in a curiosity driven, strength-based approach that highlights your existing resilience. Abbey will work with you in identifying your goals and will walk side-by-side with you as you go through your healing journey.
Education
Masters in Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology Minor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2016
Brainspotting Level 1 Trained, Brainspotting International
Trauma Informed Care Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Substance Use and Addiction Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Experience
Individual, group, and in-home therapy. Abbey has provided care in various settings including: Trauma Recovery Partial (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program for adults, general mental health IOP for adolescents, in-home treatment for children and parents, and individual therapy for individuals of all ages.