Professional statement
As a psychotherapist, teacher, supervisor, grief counselor, and volunteer, my professional aim is to elicit healing, psychological growth, greater consciousness and more expansive living.
Work experience
Part-Time Bereavement Counselor
2019 - present
Provides individual grief counseling, support group facilitation, interdisciplinary teamwork participation, and clinical supervision within a hospice/palliative care organization.
Holistic Psychotherapist in Private Practice
2003 - present
Provides clinical and integrative psychotherapy to individuals and couples from a holistic orientation. Utilizes a blend of IFS, mindfulness techniques, and relational therapy to elicit personal transformation. Designs expressive therapy, gestalt, and narrative techniques to deepen the therapeutic process. Builds a safe nest and holding space for those experiencing loss and life transition. Facilitates support groups for non-profit agencies. Supervises mental health clinicians to create clarity and fresh perspective within their practices. Offers spiritual companionship for clients seeking meaning in their lives, and for those already on a path who are looking for a spiritual context from which they can explore the creation of change.
Clinical Psychotherapist in Group Practice
2002 - 2005
Provided clinical consultation and therapeutic services within a psychotherapy group practice. Specialized in child and family therapy, psycho-educational skill building for parents, and
cognitive-behavioral therapy for managing depression and anxiety.
Director of Women's Services/ Regional Addiction Prevention & Treatment Agency
1999 - 2002
Managed three state-funded contracts totaling over $1 million, including completion of all required licensing, reporting, and budgetary functions. Directed start-up of operations for DSS-funded Safe & Sober Living Program. Developed and implemented comprehensive gender-specific, trauma-informed substance abuse treatment programming within two long-term residential facilities for women and children. Operationalized cutting-edge theory on integrated treatment for women experiencing addiction, trauma and mental health issues by piloting research based curricula. Provided clinical supervision and oversight of clinical programming. Served as Chairperson for agency-wide Women’s Task Force. As member of agency Speaker’s Bureau, presented to community groups and academic institutions on topics related to women, trauma, and addiction. Orchestrated public relations, fund-raising and grant writing efforts.
Psychotherapist in Residential Setting
1996 - 1999
Provided individual and group therapy, case management, assessment and referral services to women and children in residential setting.
Special Education Teacher
1983-1994
Specialties
Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Grief, Loss & Transition Work
Spiritual Growth & Development
Gender Relations
Mindfulness Training
Personal Health & Transformation
Skills
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness / MBSR
Communication Effectiveness
Conflict Resolution
Cognitive Restructuring
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Externalizing A Problem
Deconstructing A Narrative
Gender Specific Approaches
Conscious Parenting
Psychoeducation for Mood Management
Support Group Facilitation
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2010 - present
2010 - present
Developed and implemented curricula and behavior management systems for students with emotional, social, developmental and communication issues. Utilized crisis prevention and intervention techniques. Coordinated programming with Multi-disciplinary Teams and families.
Post Master's Certificate Program in Spirituality & Social Work 2021
NYU / Silver School of Social Work
Office of Global and Lifelong Learning New York, NY
Masters of Social Work 1995 - 1997
Simmons School of Social Work Boston, MA
Bachelors of Science / Special Education 1980 - 1982
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME
Humanistic Education Program 1976 – 1979
Boston University Boston, MA
Education
Community volunteer experience
Pet Partners Animal-Assisted Therapy
LFC Regional Center Parents & Friends Advisory Group
The AIDS Project Volunteer Task Force
Families First of Portsmouth, NH
Grandview / Quakertown Hospice
Big Brothers / Big Sisters Inc.
Parent Effectiveness Training Program
Domestic Violence Hotline / Domestic Violence Roundtable