Education:

M.S.W. from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1989

Background/Experience:

Six years experience working in a Community Mental Health Center as a Mental Health Therapist
Former Adjunct Faculty at UNO School of Social Work
Nine years in private practice

Professional Interests/Specialties:

• Helping people find meaningful relationships
• Deepening understanding of self and others
• Providing a caring and compassionate environment to deal with shame and inadequacy
• Working through developmental issues
• Assisting people through changing life situations such as leaving home, becoming a parent, parenting adult children who have problems, divorce, widowhood, or retirement
• Helping with depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma

Professional Affiliations/Activities:

• American Academy of Psychotherapists
• National Association of Social Workers
• Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
• Association of Private Practice Therapists
• Program for Women and Successful Aging
• Spiritual Eldering Institute – Seminar Leader
• Training in Integrated Kabbalistic Healing [sometimes referred to as Non-dual healing]