About Me

I am a Professional Counselor specializing in children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings.  I have a comfortable and inviting private practice in Royal Oak,  Michigan.

With over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults, I am dedicated to working with each individual by recognizing that we all have strengths that we can draw upon.  Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, mood disorders, domestic violence, effective parenting, grief and loss, self esteem issues and Chronic Illness and Cancer.

As a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral therapist my therapeutic approach is to provide encouragement and support so that my clients work on the challenges that they face in their life.  My goal is to provide a personalized approach that meets the client where they are at.  Through compassion and understanding I am able to work with your strengths and help you improve upon the areas of your life that you struggle with.

I also have extensive experience presenting in-service trainings in the community and workshops to children and adolescents in the school setting.  I have conducted  presentations on Bullying, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, Talking to Children about Cancer and Parenting .

Education:

MA in Counseling from Central Michigan University 

BS in Psychology from Central Michigan University

Licenses: 

Licensed Professional Counselor  LLPC
Licensed Bachelors Level Social Worker LBSW

Professional Affiliations:

Member of American Counseling Association

Published Articles:

·        Be In the Moment with Your Children and Enjoy-   February 2010

http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2010/02/22/life/srv0000007644286.txt

·        Learn to Be Firm but Kind with Your Children-  April 2010

http://dailytribune.com/articles/2010/04/04/online/srv0000007922751.prt