Overview

I was born in Texas and raised in Connecticut. I spent most of my adult life in Northern and Southern California and have lived in Arizona for the past 18 years.

I have a passion for the outdoors and love to run and hike. I am a dog lover. I am a mother of two daughters.

I have had over 27 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. Prior to my Scottsdale, AZ practice, I had an established practice in Northern California and in Washington, D.C. I have conducted workshops in various clinical settings such as various hospitals, schools, and non-profit organizations. I have received specialized training in marriage counseling from the Gottman Institute which is based on 50 years of scientific research in what makes marriages succeed or fail. I also have extensive training completed to practice as EMDR therapist from the EMDR Institute.

Licenses

• Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Education

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology(1995), University of San Francisco
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology(1991), the University of Arizona

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

I am a member of the “International Association of Eating Disorders Professional Foundation” where I have received specialized training for the treatment of eating disorders. My specialties include working with clients who suffer from an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and domestic violence. I am also affiliated with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

9/11 Pentagon Counseling Years

In 2000, I began my work as an Employee Assistance Counselor in the Pentagon. During that time, the Pentagon was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. I was called to action to perform crisis counseling to the victims who were at the Pentagon during this attack. I provided individual and group crisis counseling to both civilians and the military. Consequently I was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of the Army.

Feel free to call me at (480) 862-0180 to set up a consultation.