Licensure and Certifications

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I began my work as a licensed therapist in 1998 in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist.  In 2008, after returning to my native Oregon, I became a Professional Counselor, licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. My certifications and specializations include:

 

• EMDR therapist

• Certified Mental Health Integrative Medical Provider, nutritional focus

• Verbal and Emotional Abuse counselor,certified by Patricia Evans, author The Verbally Abusive Relationship  

• Certified Hypnotherapist

• Certified Co-Parenting facilitator

• Transpersonal Counselor

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I work with adult individuals and couples using a holistic lens in my work, including mind, body and spirit. My areas of expertise include trauma-informed treatment for a wide variety of challenges, including overcoming anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood abuse, sexual assault and rape, domestic violence, verbal and emotional abuse, grief and loss, fears and phobias, and other life transitions and stressors.  Using my transpersonal training I focus on helping my clients find deeper meaning and value in their life through a connection to their spiritual Self.  My work with couples aims to create effective communication and conflict resolution skills and to achieve a mutually supportive and empowering relationship.

 

 

Education and Training

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• Masters degree, Clinical Psychology, John F. Kennedy University, 1984

• Masters degree, Transpersonal Psychology, John F. Kennedy University in 1984

• Masters degree, Business Administration, John F Kennedy University, 1991

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Professional Associations

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• American Counseling Association

• Association for LGBT Issues in Counseling 

• EMDR International Association

• Association for Transpersonal Psychology

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