I initially started in the counseling field, specializing in Chemical Dependency in 1984. My history includes working with Individual Adult counseling, family dynamics, couples counseling, youth counseling, recovery, Men's, Women's, Youth & Coed groups, program development, program business consulting/networking, and referral networking.

 

I now have 34 years of counseling experience as a Washington State Certified Counselor, 20 of which are in private practice. I currently practice in the areas of individual counseling, couples work, family systems, youth counseling, gender issues, holistic recovery, intervention, referral networking, authentic therapy based travel, business consultation, and program development. In addition to individual and family counseling, I also provide groups for men, women, and youth. 

 

I appreciate and encourage personal work in conjunction with defining a “personal stance”. Basing change and creating a personal stance through your own individual value system, through the process of value clarification, and through spiritual growth (However that may be defined by each individual) is empowering and truly sustainable! I strongly embrace and believe in holistic healing (Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social, and Spiritual). I believe that miracles truly do occur. I also believe that as people, we're able to heal our wounds,  reestablish and create new agreements about our life, create healthy coping skills, heal our lives, heal our family relationships, and also live a life in full color!