About Me

I served many years on Crisis Intervention Teams in several public school settings and developed intervention procedures and training for district Administrators and support staff. I worked collaboratively with district and campus Administrators, support staff, and teachers to effect a safe and supportive environment to assist those impacted by traumatic events. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have had significant training and experience in working with suicide intervention and prevention, trauma, crisis response, and "at risk" populations. I have received EMDR training (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) through EMDRIA, an International Association for EMDR therapy professionals, and I work with clients who have experienced trauma and other negative events in their lives.

 

In my practice, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Client-Centered, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, and other approaches, as appropriate. I provide therapeutic support and meaningful feedback to help clients effectively process personal life changes and challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client and their needs. I have also been trained as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for couples and have completed the EFT Externship training for couples therapy.

To add to my professional and community experience, I have presented at several state conferences, to school district staff and general audiences on topics such as Behavior Management, Intervention Strategies for Students with ADD/ADHD and Implications for Classroom Management, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Section 504/ADA Accommodations in Public Schools, Crisis Intervention In Communities & Schools, and Suicide Intervention and Prevention.