I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who’s worked in the field for more than thirty years.  I started my career as a crisis counselor, who also began a group for women in abusive relationships.  After having moved to Illinois from my native Ohio, I worked in a variety of settings, providing case management, running groups, and doing ongoing therapy. 

 Although I see a great deal of value in both crisis intervention and case management, my heart has always been in doing ongoing therapy.  When a client and I are ‘in flow’—practicing skills, engaging in techniques, and seeing greater and greater possibilities—well, it’s an altogether joyful enterprise.

The basis of my practice is skillful listening and empathy so that clients feel safe as well as seen and heard in my presence.  I also teach the skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT)and concepts from Acceptance Commitment Therapy(ACT)which assist clients to manage their emotions more effectively and develop a different perspective on their lives.

In addition, I’m certified in EMDR, a well-known therapy for trauma.  As well as resolving trauma, I’ve often found that EMDR is a powerful tool to help shift distorted negative self beliefs.  I’m always striving to learn new things that I can pass on to my clients.  My goal is to help you move on from feeling stuck and enjoy living a life that includes fulfilling activities/work and satisfying relationships.