My teaching as a faculty member of the Colorado School of Family Therapy has allowed me opportunity to teach post graduate courses for a number of years.I am a past president of the Colorado Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT) and served as president from 2002 to 2004. I served as president elect for two years prior to becoming president.
In 2006, I received the Therapist of the Year Award from CAMFT. In 2006 I was recipient of a National Award from the American Association for Mariage and Family Therapy Association (AAMFT). In 2006, I was appointed by Gov. Owens to serve on the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners. I was reappointed by Gov. Ritter to serve on the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners for another three years. In 2012, The Purpose Prize named me as a 2012 Fellow. In 2013, I received The Founders Award from Second Wind Fund, Inc. I am Co-Founder of the Second Wind Fund and served as President of the SWF Board for three terms. I have serve on the board. Second Wind Fund provides hope, help and healing. The Mission of Second Wind Fund: To decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment.
I have a beautiful office in Lakewood, Colorado. The office is comfortable and convenient for my clients. It is near public transportation, provides plenty of parking and is wheel chair accessible. A scheduler is available to make appointments and take phone messages. The offices are HIPAA compliant.
I am a systemic, interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
I received a BA in Psychology/Bible, a Masters in Counseling/Psychology, a Masters in Theology, a PhD in Theology/Counseling.
I am a credentialed teacher (K-12) in Elementary Education and have received my certification as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I am a certified
AAMFT Clinical Supervisor.
License, Certifications & Awards
LMFT : Colorado
LPC: Colorado
AAMFT Clinical Supervisor
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC III)
2006: Therapist of the Year presented by CAMFT
2006: Recipient of the National Award from AAMFT
Founders Board: EDAP: Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention (Now NEDA)
Co-Founded the Second Wind Fund for the prevention of teen suicide ( www.thesecondwindfund.org)
Served as President for three terms: Second Wind Fund, Inc (www.thesecondwindfund.org)
Served on the Second Wind Fund board
CAMFT/Mt Baldy Chapter - President 2 years
Professional Activities and Memberships:
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Past President of Colorado Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Past President of Second Wind Fund Board of Directors
Served on the Second Wind Fund Board