I believe in taking a holistic approach to counseling. Since most issues are interrelated, positive change in one area begins a ripple effect of change in others. My training and over 25 years of clinical experience is diverse, addressing issues related to relationship problems, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief and stress. In addition, I offer two women's groups and an individualized Anger Management Program. Since 1995, I have been an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma. Courses taught include, Understanding Addictions, Stress Management, Chemical Dependency, Human Emotions and Advanced Counseling Skills. One of the most effective interventions I use is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, (EMDR). It is enormously successful in treating PTSD and is often used with complicated grief issues. EMDR came to Oklahoma in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, on April 19, 1995. This tragedy resulted in widespread trauma and grief, throughout the state. A team of volunteer EMDR therapists immediately flew into Oklahoma City and worked tirelessly for several months, providing this therapy to victims, survivors and rescue workers. I was fortunate to have been in the group of 300 licensed therapists who were trained to carry on their work. As a result, I became certified in EMDR and have incorporated it into my therapy practice. It has allowed my clients to more effectively cope with and resolve a wide variety of issues and problems affecting their quality of life. EMDR continues to be one of the fastest, most valuable resources for individual healing. I am a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Master Addictions Counselor and a Certified EMDR Therapist. My practice utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, showing the connection between thoughts, feelings and behavior. I also offer assertiveness and stress management training, in addition to chemical dependency counseling and chemical dependency interventions.

My goal as your therapist is to help you honor your spirit and to help you remove obstacles from giving and receiving love and experiencing joy in life. For those seeking marriage counseling, couples therapy and relationship help I will assist you in identifying mutual goals, values and a vision of your ideal relationship. This vision can help you stay focused as you move forward together into the kind of connection that supports and nurtures each other. I also work with individuals and listen deeply. An integrative healer and therapist, I help people tune into their own intuition and discover simple self-healing strategies which can increase peacxe and a sense of well-being. Some of the issues I have helped people address: Spirituality, co-dependency, problematic patterns in relationships, gaining perspectives on family of origin issues, grief and loss, step-parenting, coping with loss, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

Do you feel like your life is out of control? Do you want peace of mind or a change in behavior but have no idea how to do this? For 13 years I have seen clients become empowered, make positive changes, increase their relationship satisfaction, and gain peace. I would love to help you next! Send me an email with your questions. I want to ease your mind about counseling and about me. There is no need to suffer further. I am passionate about what I do because I genuinely want to help others become free of their pain and I have found very effective ways to do this! I use highly effective treatments such as EMDR & Emotional Freedom Technique to resolve past traumas & eliminate negative beliefs that diminish your quality of life. Also, I use research-evidenced cognitive behavior therapy & other solution focused therapies chosen specifically for a client and their particular needs. Since I am also a Dietitian, remember to ask for a free nutrition/lifestyle assessment after your initial visit.

I have had 20+ years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples and families. I specialize in helping people deal with life transitions. I am a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist through the Grief Recovery Method and use these techniques to help people process loss issues and move on with their lives. I provide solution-oriented, short-term therapy for individuals, couples and families. I am also an Advanced Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and use hypnosis frequently in my practice for stress management and habit change.