Upon completion of my graduate degree from the University of Dayton in 2000, I became licensed in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC).  I have been licensed in Chemical Dependency (LICDC) since 1991.  I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - levels 1 and 2, and completed graduate training from the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio.  Along with EMDR and Gestalt therapy, I have had extensive training in play and art therapy, and hold a Bachelors Degree in Art Therapy from Capital University.

My work with clients involves working in the area of addictions for the past 22 years, and since 2001, working with Gestalt Associates, a private psychotherapy practice in central Ohio.  I have provided psychotherapy to adults, couples, children, and teens seeking help for trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and marital conflict.  Prior to 2001, I developed and coordinated the You're Extra Special (Y.E.S.) Program for the City of Columbus.  Y.E.S. was a program dedicated to children and families whose lives were affected by alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction.

For 20 years, I have provided training to professionals within the helping community on numerous aspects of various addictions and the effects of those addictions on the family (co-dependency/adult children of alcoholics), eating disorders, and the Art of Play, which focuses on therapy with children.

I appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help and to look at oneself.  My experience is that the journey is worth the risk.  I personally and professionally understand that risk, having become a psychotherapist after going on my own personal journey toward wholeness and presence.