About Me

I am a clinical psychologist who has been a clinician for over 30+ years.  I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of people who want to change stubborn symptoms and problematic patterns that interfere with living interesting, engaged and fulfilling lives.  I have worked with clients dealing with the lingering effects of mental illness, trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, with mood disorders and relationship conflict.  I have worked in long-term care and addiction clinics.  I see my role as helping people to change in ways to make their lives better.

Credentials

I earned a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology as well as M.A and B.A.  In addition I am ABPP which is an advanced certification as a Diplomate in Group  Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology;  FAGPA, Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association; and CGP, Certified Group Psychotherapist.

Community and Professional Work

I have served on a variety of Boards of Directors and held office in a variety of professional organizations including American Group Psychotherapy Association, Southwest Group Psychotherapy Association,  Dallas Group Psychotherapy Association. I have worked extensively with women’s organizations, including battered women’s shelters and rape crisis centers and served as consultant for AIDS organizations, nursing homes, counseling centers and other organizations.  I am Clinical Faculty for Ph.D psychology students at Fielding Graduate University.

My work includes more than 25 years of workshops and presentations at international, national, regional and local professional meetings.  I have been a staff writer for professional newsletters and published articles in professional journals   A special interest of mine is training psychotherapists at professional meetings, in academia and in private settings.

Additional experience

Consultation with clinicians, agencies and organizations:  I have consulted with community and professional organizations including AIDS agencies, nursing homes, community centers and professional organizations.  In addition I have provided consultation to students and other professionals in the counseling fields.  I have provided continuing education for licensed clinicians.

Clinical Psychology Faculty: Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA.