I work with individuals (including children, adolescents and teens) and couples from a holistic perspective which emphasizes the integration of the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of ourselves. My experience of more than 40 years is that the places and the issues where we become stuck can become the opportunities and “teachers” we need in order to grow and heal. Our task is to be willing to approach these areas with our courage and our compassion.
NATIONAL CREDENTIALS
December, 1978
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Certification by the National Association of Social Workers of competence for self-regulated practice
CALIFORNIA STATE LICENSURES
October, 1977
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCS #6184)
Licensure by the State of California as a psychotherapist
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August, 1980
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #15488)
Licensure by the State of California as a psychotherapist
Below is a summary of my education and training. This does not include the 36 hours of continuing education that is required by California every two years to maintain my licenses or the 20 hours per year required by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work.
Education
April, 1998 through July, 2000
Lomi Community Clinic
A 350 hour, two year training program in Applied Somatics (Somatic Therapy) which is a holistically oriented therapy emphasizing the integration of the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each of us.
September, 1977 through December, 1978
California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California
Four full-time semesters toward doctorate in clinical psychology
August, 1972 through May, 1974
Worden School of Social Service, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
Received Master of Social Work Degree
The following are the national, state and local professional organizations of which I am a member.
Membership
The National Association of Social Workers (N.A.S.W.)
The Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (RECAMFT)
The California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Below is a summary of my professional work experience.
Current Professional Experience
January 1979 through present
Private Practice
Providing short and long term therapy that is somatically and holistically oriented emphasizing the integration of the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each person. I provide individual, couple and family therapy as well as consultation. I also use Jungian oriented sandtray therapy and art therapy with adults and children. I provide workshops on aspects of healing and growth on a regular basis.
Past Professional Experience
July 2001 through August 2003
PsychStrategies, Inc.
1209 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404 (707) 578-9385
Full time employment as a psychotherapist providing short and long term therapy that is somatically and holistically oriented and emphasizing the integration of the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each person. Individual, couple and family therapy provided including work with children, adolescents and teenagers. Jungian-oriented sandtray and art therapy used with both children and adults.
December, 2000 through December 2001
Past President of RECAMFT (Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists)
Work with the president and board of directors in helping to provide leadership, vision and direction for the chapter.
September, 1999 through December, 2000
President of RECAMFT (Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists)
Led the Board of Directors in providing a direction and vision for the chapter; oversaw the publication of the monthly newsletter and the organization of monthly chapter meetings; hired the chapter’s first paid staff; implemented the development of a referral service and web site for the chapter.
May, 1987 through January, 1998
Sutter VNA & Home Hospice of Sonoma County
Clinical supervision of social work staff. Home visiting with terminally ill patients and their families providing psycho-social and spiritual assessments, crisis intervention and on-going counseling and therapy. Inservices and consultations provided to nursing, volunteer and office staff as well as community organizations.
September, 1982 through April, 1987
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Hired as Patient Counselor providing counseling and crisis intervention services for patients and their families in the Intensive and Coronary Care Units, in the Telemetry and Oncology Units, and in the Emergency Department. Inservices and workshops provided for nursing staff and physicians.
February, 1980 through September, 1982
St. Joseph Medical Center
Clinical social work in a 647 bed medical center with medical, surgical, oncology and emergency patients. Developed the social work component of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program providing individual, couple, family and group work with patients and their families. Provided workshops on patient care, stress management and relaxation for the medical staff.
March, 1976 through February, 1980
Catholic Social Services
Provided individual, couple, and family therapy as well as crisis-intervention services for people of all faiths and backgrounds.