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Lake Grove Presbyterian 4040 SW Sunset Portland, OR 97035
I bring 30 years experience, substantial postgraduate training, and compassion to my work. I am results oriented, yet approach therapy as a form of healing taking into account a person’s body- mind- and spirit. I’ve helped hundreds of clients create lasting change in their lives and relationships. Clients I’ve worked with have successfully:
Developed skills to improve their mood whether they were suffering from: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Bipolar illness
• Learned better ways to manage stress
• Created more fulfilling relationships
• Coped more effectively with illness and loss
• Learned to utilize relaxation, meditation and visualization techniques
• Uncovered and changed negative patterns and beliefs that are keeping them stuck .
I received a B.S.N. degree and a Masters in Adult Psychiatric Nursing MSN (a counseling degree) from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. Other clinical post-graduate training include: Cognitive-Behavioral, Visualization and Imagery, Biofeedback, Pain Management, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems Training, Certification as a Gestalt Therapist, numerous marriage and family trainings including PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) and Neurolinguistic Programming. (NLP). I have facilitated numerous workshops for Fortune 500 Companies, used visualization and relaxation techniques with Olympic athletes, and created the successful game for children called Stress Strategies.
I work with adults and couples. My areas of specialty are: Anxiety and depression; Grief and loss; Issues of aging; Illness related concerns; Relationship issues; Stress related problems; Trauma and abuse; Spiritual and life change issues
I know the first call to a therapist is never an easy one. You don’t need to struggle alone for one more day. Call me for a consultation.