General Info

Experience includes extensive work with children, youth and families, with over 7 years in family settings, homes, and schools. Background includes working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Aspbergers, Autism, PDD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD and various learning disabilities. Creative use of play, art and writing therapies to find healthy ways to express clients in safe environment. Extensive work with adults addressing mood disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, using psychodrama, cognitive behavioral therapies, and various forms of meditation. Specific areas of focus include working with adult children of alcoholics, various forms or trauma and recovery. Also includes extensive work with Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit at local hospital.