I have worked as a licensed psychotherapist for 19 years in Marin and Sonoma Counties. I have a Private Practice in Santa Rosa specializing in healing woundedness in families, individuals and couples. I work with relationship issues, identifying and working with the causes of emotional problems, abuse, inner child work, self esteem issues, and peri-natal loss.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

– Elementary Schools
– Group Homes with SED young adults
– Non Profit Agencies

SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCES AS A COUNSELOR INCLUDE:

– Petaluma People Services Center, Petaluma
– St. Raphael’s Elementary School, San Rafael
– Buckelew Houses, San Rafael
– Marin Suicide Prevention Center, San Anselmo
– Pacific Crest Counseling Services
  at Ross Psychiatric Hospital, Ross
– Bellevue Union School District, Santa Rosa

EDUCATION:

– M.A. in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
– B.S. Elementary Education, University of Maryland
– A.A. Immaculata College, Washington, D.C.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California, I am required to obtain continuing education every year.

RECENT TRAINING INCLUDES:

– Childhood Trauma and Adult Health
– Managing conflict with couples

I have led Christian counseling groups with a 12 Step focus. I’ve held workshops on Healing of Memories, and Healing of 8 Stages of Development. I have led a spiritual program called, “The Truth Will Set You Free” for people recovering from co-dependency and life’s losses. I lead and co-lead on going support groups.

I have been a former teacher, real estate agent, and marketing representative. I am a member of the Association of Christian Therapists, and CAMFT: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and RECAMFT: Redwood Empire California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.