Degrees
I received my Bachelors Degree from University of Wisconsin -Madison in 1975.
I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University , St. Louis, Missouri in 1978.
My Expert Service
Many problems can be solved with the help of a trained ear.
I've been a therapist for thirty eight years.
I work with Adolescents, Individuals, Couples, and Families.
I have experience with:
Abuse;
Addiction;
Anger;
Anxiety;
Artist's concerns;
Bipolar issues;
Communication;
Crisis;
Death and dying;
Decision making;
Depression;
Disabilities;
Distancing oneself from others;
Family concerns;
Feeling dissociated or as if the present is foggy or unreal;
Feelings of low self esteem or inadequacy;
Gay, lesbian, bisexual concerns;
Life changes;
Grief;
Illness;
Marital concerns;
Military service members' issues;
Nonconformist's concerns;
Personality disorders;
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
Preoccupation with/reliving painful events;
Reclusiveness;
Sexual identity concerns;
and
Trauma;
I also have Resources available regarding all of the above; and, if there's something I don't have or know; I can find it out!
Experience & Qualifications
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
I have a Bachelors Degree with a Major in Psychology from The University of Wisconsin -Madison and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. I have been licensed in the state of Massachusetts and now have my licensure in Florida. I have been a therapist since 1978. I started my career in Massachusetts working as a therapist in a community mental health center working with people who were unemployed or could not afford treatment by a therapist who charged fees; then worked in a medical center with folks who were employed and having situational problems in their worklife, social, or family life; and then went into private practice back in 1990. I have worked in a hospice program; a program for women incarcerated for drug involvement; a family treatment center with children and families; an alternative high school setting for delinquent court involved adolescents; a residential setting for homeless alcoholic/drug addicted individuals; an outreach program for those with chronic mental illness unable to care for themselves; with couples required to attend counseling prior to being granted annulment; and for an employee assistance program contracted by The Department of Defense to assist active duty military and their families I am a Certified Trauma Specialist, a Certified Hypnotherapist with a specialization in treatment of trauma, a Certified EMDR Practitioner (Parts I and II), and a Certified Gestalt Therapist I have had training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,. I have been trained in Brief Situational Therapy. These days alot of the therapy that is done is Brief Situational Goal Focused Therapy. This can be a valuable and effective form of treatment for many individuals.