Life can be challenging. There are many times in our lives when we seek someone to talk to. For the past forty years I have been fortunate to serve families', couples and individuals who have experienced loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and moments of change that have impacted their lives. My approach is optimistic, eclectic and respectful, My theoretical perspective is a combination of humanistic, psychodynamic, existential and solution focused practices. Individuals, couples, families and children are those I have served.
I have been fortunate to work in partnership with the clients I have served. These are challenging times, my wish is to work together, to provide a safe and collaborative setting for you and your loved ones. I look forward to talking together.
My first Master’s degree, cum laude, was earned from The Erikson Institute, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois. My degree focused on Human Development, Family Systems, Diversity, Child and Infant Mental Health and Advocacy to family needs. My clinical training was at Children's Hospital, Lincoln Park (Chicago), Illinois. While living in the Chicago area I was employed by The Virginia Frank Child Development Center, and The Evanston Mental Health Association.
My second Master’s degree, cum laude, was acquired at St. Mary’ College of California specializing in Marriage & Family therapy with a focus on individuals, adoption, couples, neurodiverse development, autism, grief, trauma, and aging. My professional experiences range from The San Leandro Pregnant Teen, Teen Parent Program, The Early Childhood Mental Health Program, supporting children and families, Day care programs and home visits. The Early Start birth to three Program, which provided assessment, in home and parent-child classes supporting overall development. Teaching parenting classes, Case Management, Individual Education Plans and Individualized Family Service Plans, special day classes and private practice.
2950 Camino Diablo Suite 310, Walnut Creek 94597
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