:: My qualifications

I received my Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 1985. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1988. Most of my career has been spent working for non-profit organizations providing counseling as well as clinical supervision for interns and license-ready clinicians. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals addressing a wide array of issues and circumstances including depression, anxiety, sexuality and gender, relationships, life transitions, self esteem, personal growth, stress management, work, decision-making, and interpersonal problems.

I have received specialty training focusing on depression, anxiety, grief and loss, sexuality and gender issues, life threatening and terminal illness and couples counseling.

In July 2003, I completed EMDR training. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), developed in the late 80’s is a useful tool in addressing and synthesizing traumatic events, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and issues related to low self-esteem, in a relatively short period of time. The results can be astounding.