As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I specialize in Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy with a practice in North San Diego County. Blending my MFT and Speech- Language Pathology careers, I bring many years experience to the client-therapist relationship. My work in a variety of settings has included crisis and counseling centers, private practice, schools, and home-health. With my personal experience of a long-term marriage and raising three children, I understand that both joys and challenges are part of living a wholehearted life. My own personal therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and body-based mindfulness practice have influenced my work and ability to be present to my client's needs.
Education
Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology 1991
Masters of Arts Speech Pathology 1981
Bachelors Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology 1976
Professional Licenses and Memberships
Clinical Member AEDP Institute - Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
Clinical Member ICEEFT- International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy Clinical Member California Association of Marriage Family Therapists Clinical Member San Diego North County Association of Marriage Family Therapists Certified Discernment Counselor
Additional Training and Experience
Certified AEDP Therapist - Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
Advanced Training Transformational Couples Therapy - (Previously termed AEDP for Couples)
Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Certified Discernment Counselor
Trained in "Fierce Love-Reclaiming the Core Self"