What’s getting in the way of your happiness?
Sometimes it is helpful to talk to a professional, to gain perspective or hear a different point of view. With compassion, encouragement and curiosisty, I will help you examine the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to the current distress in your life, and to offer suggestions on how to make changes.
About Me
I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Portland State University in 1995, and became licensed by the State of Oregon as a Clinical Social Worker in 2000. I have worked in the mental health field for over 40 years in various agencies and settings, and I participate in annual continuing education programs to up-date my skills as a therapist. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and abide by the standards and ethics of that Association, as well as those of the State Board of Clinical Social Workers. I have been married for over 25 years and have three incredible children, and 2 beautiful grandsons. I am a second generation native Oregonian, born and raised in Bend, Oregon and have resided in the Rogue Valley since 1986.
I feel very blessed that I love what I do for a living. I have a passion for encouraging and facilitating personal growth, and I have both the professional and life experience to understand and connect with clients who are dealing with mental health and/or simply life adjustments problems.
My Video Course
Couples Communication 101
If I could hand people one thing to improve the communication in their relationships, it would be this course. This is a condensed version of all of the skills I’ve taught clients over the course of the last 30+ years.