MA Counseling, Gonzaga University, 1975
MTS, Theological Studies, emphasis in Spirituality, Seattle University, 1992
WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, since 1989
National Board Certified Counselor, since 1989, LH00004667
National Certified Counselor, 1989
Sexual Minority Mental Health Specialist, Seattle, 1996
Counselor in several counseling centers and agencies (1975 – 1996)
Taught counseling interns & counselors on LGBTQ issues.
Private practice in Tacoma, WA, for 25+ years.
Member of NWAPS (Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study), Seattle.
Master Certified Shift Your Grief Coach, 2014.
Somatic Transformation, Basic 2018-2019, 108 CEU’s.
Certification and coursework in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Fluence and Journey Clinicial, 2022-2024.
Certification and coursework in Psychedelic Preparation & Integration with Fluence and Journey Clinical, 2021-2024.
I have enjoyed post-graduate clinical training in different areas of interest over the years. Here is a sample:
Pastoral Counseling, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, 1985-1987.
Transformational Movement Therapy, Institute for Transformational Movement, Seattle, 1990 – 1993.
Certification in Energy Psychotherapies: TFT, EFT & Beyond, Seattle, 1998,
Coursework and training at Northwest Family Development Center / Center for Object Relations, Seattle, 2001-2009.
Certificate programs in Infant-Parent Psychotherapy and in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Center for Object Relations, Seattle.
Infant Observation, 2003-5.
Grief Counseling
Couples therapy, Narrative therapy, Hypnosis, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Ethics, Codependency, Personality, AIDS, LGBTQ therapy, Conflict resolution, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Gender & Sexuality
I am someone who loves to learn and study new bodies of work. This helps me continue to grow professionally and as a human being. It allows me to bring a fresh, creative perspective to those who work with me.