For the past 25 years, I have been exploring different aspects of psychology, personal growth, spirituality, and holistic healing.  I began with the practice of yoga and meditation, then studied various modalities such as polarity, reiki, massage, herbs, nutrition and homeopathy before training to become a psychotherapist 22 years ago.

As a holistic psychotherapist and life coach, I integrate this broad knowledge base into a unique, highly intuitive style that is individually tailored to best meet the needs of each client.  My personal and profession passion is to assist clients to connect with their own inner wisdom. It is my belief that this is the true pathway to healing. I enjoy working with clients who are committed to this process. My approach is client-centered, empowering, non-judgmental, and compassionate.

I work with individuals and couples dealing with a broad range of issues. My early training as a therapist was traditional, psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy. Over the years, I have incorporated numerous skills and trainings into my work with clients and currently integrate my traditional foundation with a more transpersonal, psycho-spiritual approach. I utilize concepts from mindfulness, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems therapy. Rather than focusing on weaknesses or pathology, my approach is to help clients maximize their individual talents, gifts and strengths.



EDUCATION AND TRAINING



I am a graduate of Bowdoin College (1980), The University of Michigan School of Social Work (1989), The Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Institute (1993) in Boulder, CO, and The Academy for Coach Training (1999) in Seattle, WA. 

I have trained with and been certified by Niravi Payne, an author and pioneer in creating health and vitality via the mind-body connection. In 2003, I completed training in The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at The University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA.  This program teaches the use of yoga and mindfulness meditation as a way to alleviate chronic pain, stress and uncomfortable emotional states.

In 2004, I completed a Master Level Certification Program in The Power of Mind/Body Medicine by Mark Weisberg, PHD, sponsored by The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.

In 2005, I completed a training program at the Teleosis School of Homeopathy in Cambridge, MA, for psychotherapists who want to utilize homeopathy and flower essences to assist clients with physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

In 2006, I attended a training by Judith Orloff, MD, on Intuitive Healing for Health Care Professionals in Los Angeles, CA.

In 2008, I attended Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts in New York City; a program dedicated to empowering women to live their best lives possible through creating positive community and pleasure-based lives.

In 2010, I attended the retreats, "The Alchemy of Life Transitions:Spinning Straw to Gold" at The Rowe Conference Center in Rowe, Ma, and "Wishes, Dreams, and Wild Inclinations: A Woman's Retreat" at Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA.

I am committed to staying current with my skills and training and frequently attend professional trainings and workshops throughout the country.