General Info:
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in the field for 25 years. I work with individuals, couples and families. I have extensive work with grief, trauma, adolescent issues, communication, domestic violence, co-dependency and women's issues to name a few.
My grief specialty evolved from 7 years of hospice work with an emphasis in children's grief. I believe grief is a natural part of our life process; however, often the situations and relationships can complicate the grief process leaving individuals and families with a need for support and information.
I have worked with many populations and in many different venues. I have worked with elementary, middle school and high school students as a school counselor, with college students at a university, with terminally ill and elderly clients in a nursing care facility and with clients of all ages and concerns within community mental health.
I am a caring, experienced, energetic and direct counselor. I believe at some point in our lives, all individuals need support and someone to help work through life's trials and tribulations. I believe in the process of change and that support and acceptance are key to that change.
Here is some further information about my training and background:
Qualifications
Completing Ph.D in Mental Health Counseling / Higher Education
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY - Present
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY - 1986
National Board Certified Counselor # 27501 - 1993
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Wyoming - #388 - 1996
Distance Certified Counselor - 2005
Areas of Focus
Loss or Grief
Relationship Issues
Communication
Pre-marital Counseling
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Depression
Anxiety or Fears
Adolescent Issues
Chronic Pain or Illness
Divorce
Gay / Lesbian Issues
Parenting
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Thinking Disorders
Distance Counseling
Women's Is