I have been providing psychotherapy, counseling, and consulting services in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area since 1984.

My background includes a variety of training and experience including individual, couples, and family therapy, chemical dependency, group therapy, clinical hypnosis, organizational development/leadership and management assessment and coaching.

I assist clients by first focusing on identifying their strengths and resources and then utilizing them to address obstacles in the way of the client's goals for treatment. I also find exploration of how external factors have influenced a person's life important in reducing shame, guilt, and blame; these include family history and community, cultural, economic, and political influences.

Specific treatment interventions often include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and the more advanced form of CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Clinical hypnosis has long been one of my favorite tools to help address a variety of issues, especially chronic pain and anxiety. I am an "Integrally Informed" psychologist having studied philosopher Ken Wilber's Integral Theory for over 25 years; therefore, I often say the best description of what I do is "applied philosophy" rather than "behavioral science" etc.

My 4 decades in mental health have taught me the importance of critical lifestyle practices and habits that make or break our mental health, as well as our overall well being. These include circadian health, sleep hygiene, and a healthy relationship with food, movement, and good ol' Mother Nature. When possible, I include these areas in client treatment plans and/or discussions. Accordingly, I have earned Certification in Applied Quantum Biology from the Institute Of Applied Quantum Biology.

Education

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (2000) & Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (1995) from University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Externship & Experience

Working in the mental health field since 1984.
Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota and in private practice.
Member of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Former Faculty Trainer at the University of Minnesota Medical School's Annual Professional Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis.
Certification in Applied Quantum Biology from the Institute Of Applied Quantum Biology