Hello. I'd like to introduce you to my counseling practice. Please consider using my counseling services for depression, anxiety, marital and relationship problems; life adjustment and self-esteem issues, personal fulfillment and personal growth. 

I consider myself a "positive psychologist" in the tradition of Dr. Mark Seligman's "Learned Optimism."  I like my clients to become more aware of, and more focused on their positive strengths and potentials, and to build on these strengths.  Another aspect and goal of counseling is to become aware of and identify behavioral and emotional problem areas and social skill deficits which are frustrating and preventing one from being happy and adjusted in daily life.  Once these issues and problems have been identified we can work on developing new insights and realistic problem solving strategies. 

In my practice I utilize mainly the "Cognitive" and "Awareness" therapies. The Cognitive Therapies challenge distortion, irrationality, and negativity in the way we think about ad experience our lives, ourselves and others, and various problems and issues.  Healthier thinking can improve lives in many ways and generate a wider range of options for solving problems.  The Awareness Therapies are useful for working toward personal fulfillment, personal growth, and self-actualization.  Combining elements of Cognitive and Awareness Therapies can be especially useful for anxiety and depression, "the common cold and flu of mental health."


Services Offered:  In person counseling/therapy by appointment; Behavior Seminars and Workshops; Weekly Singles Discussion Group

Languages: English

Client profile:  M/F

Payments/Conditions: Fees are reasonable and negotiable; Basic Counseling fee is $60 per session

Credentials/Training:   I am a licensed Psychologist and NBCC National Certified Counselor with almost 20 years of experience as a counselor in the public and private sectors.  I have been an Outreach Counselor for Arizona State University, a subcontract counselor for police officers and Department of Corrections staff. I have worked as a counselor/contractor for EAP programs. I recently became a Behavioral Health Provider for Arizona Foundation for Medical Care and a register provider for AHCCCS. I have taught  Psychology/Behavioral Sciences for several years at various colleges and universities. I have presented numerous behavioral seminars (including Teambuilding/Conflict Management to committees of the Arizona Supreme Court in May of 1999.)

License: AZ # 676


Listed: 4-16-03