Styles and preference in therapy

Always, my first orientation is Self Acceptance and Understanding regardless of the presenting situation.

My work is very eclectic. I employ techniques from EMDR, Gestalt, Jungian, Focusing, Bioenergetics and other holistic therapies.

I practice a faith-based psychology which integrates the individual’s faith orientation into the therapy.

Most of my work is with women and adolescent girls, however, when trauma is involved, I work with men, women, and children.

Specialties

Self Acceptance and Understanding training.

Personal Enhancement coaching.

Trauma resolution.

EMDR.

Anxiety management and panic desensitization.

Life transitions for young girls and maturing woman.

Psychodrama.

Affiliations

Licensed Professional Counselor in WI, USA.
Licensed Psychologist in Newfoundland, CA.
Member of Canadian Psychological Association.
Fellow with American Psychotherapy Association.
Member of Emdria International Association.

Professional Experience

1980 – Present: Midlands Psychological Associates.  Co-owner, psychologist.
2000 – 2001: Wisconsin Community Mental Health Counseling Center.  Psychotherapist.
1994 – 1995: Janeway Children’s Hospital.  Crisis Counselor & Intake Coordinator.
1986 -1993: Massage Therapist, private practice.
1986: Operation Bridge.  Counselor.
1978: Nebraska School for the Deaf.  Houseparent.
1976 -1977: Deaf Missions.  Missionary.
1986 – 1988: TV talk co-host, KTCB.  Live call in psychology program.

Education

B.S., Mid Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, NC, USA, 1976; Deaf Education.
B.A., Bellevue University, Omaha, NE, USA; 1981; Psychology.
M.A., Vermont College, Montpelier, VT, USA; 1985; Counseling Psychology.
Graduate Studies in Women’s Psychology, Trinity Seminary, Newberg, IN, USA. 
Ph.D., Breyer University, Los Angeles, CA, USA; 2004; Counseling Psychology.
Advanced Training:  1976 – Present, Various organization, 2000 plus hours.