“Sometimes life becomes overwhelming and can seem difficult to manage. My role as a therapist is to help my clients through these difficult times with guidance and support.  If you are curious about hypnosis, please call the office and I would enjoy telling you about it.  It's very easy, and it's very powerful. The majority of people can be hypnotized. Call today to schedule a consultation.”

Special Interests

Children and adolescents, Family and parenting issues, Divorce, Substance abuse and dependency, Self-esteem issues, Depression, Anxiety, and a variety of issues improved through hypnosis

Experience

• Therapist, Child & Family Psychological Services, 2002-Present
• Chemical Dependency Therapist/Mental Health Therapist, Psychological Consultants of Michigan, Battle Creek
• Therapist/Child Development Specialist, Family & Children Services, Battle Creek
• Crisis Counselor, Gryphon Place
• Sexual Assault Advocate, YWCA
• Groups Therapist, Substance Abuse issues
• Certified Hypnotist

Education

• M.A., Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1996
• B.A., Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1993
• Advanced Training, Parents as Partners Program, Certified as Child Development Specialist, 1997
• Nationally Certified Hypnotherapist, OMNI Hypnosis Training Institute, Deland, F la., 2003
• Children's Motivational Specialist, Certified to use hypnosis with children, 2006