Clinical experience since 1988 working with children, adolescents, adults and families as well as supervising and training new therapists in both private and community mental health settings.

Post masters specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.

I began my work as a therapist with children who had been sexually abused. This interest has extended to offering treatment to survivors of all ages, incest families, children and juveniles who are sexually acting out, juvenile and adult sex offenders. My work with individuals experiencing trauma has offered me a look into the resilience of spirit and a deep appreciation of the work involved in healing and recovery. I choose to primarily utilize interventions of cognitive behavioral strategies but find that solution focused, gestalt and mind-body approaches invaluable. I have become interested in the application of hypnosis in clinical practice and am currently pursuing certification in this specialty. My training and experience extends to the treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders as well as childhood disorders. Utilizing forms of play therapy for children provides an avenue for their expression and keeps me smiling.

As with all of us it seems, there isn't enough time to play. I relax with cooking (and lots of good eating) and particularly like the challenge of combining healthy eating with great tastes. Exercise is important to me.. ..it keeps me going and I particularly like cycling and power walking. As with my clients, I am learning and practicing to relax, meditate and love. I try to work in some travel with friends and have my sights on the four day walk to Machu Picchu as I soon begin my next decade.