"We all experience events and times in our lives that seem overwhelming and even unbearable. Often these same difficult times offer us and our families the greatest opportunities for learning growth and positive change. Therapy can assist us to sort things out and discover our own strengths and answers to life's challenges."

Special Interests

Adolescents and pre-adolescents, family counseling, parenting, young adult transitions, trauma response, grief/loss issues, career issues, depression, marriage/relationship counseling, anger control, post divorce issues, issues related to pregnancy, prenatal and post partum depression, and spiritual issues.

Experience

• Private Practice, Child & Family Psychological Services, 2006-present
• Therapist in local agency counseling center
• Short term therapy for an employee assistance center
• Clinical Research Specialist - Pharmacia
• Registered Nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care and Post Partum Assisted Living

Education

• M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Western Michigan University, 2005
• A.D. Nursing, Southwestern Michigan College, 1987
• B.A. Psychology, Purdue University, 1981

Professional Affiliations

• The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
• Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Insurances Accepted

Aetna, Cofinity, Healthscope, Tricare, BeechStreet, CompCare, Magellan, MHNet, United Healthcare, and United Behavioral Health. Please inquire.