“When you recognize that there is a voice in your head that pretends to be you and never stops speaking, you are awakening out of your unconscious identification with the stream of thinking. When you notice that voice, you realize that who you are is not the voice-the thinker-but the one who is aware of it.”
I have an appreciation and grounding in western oriented psychodynamics enriched with an eastern psychological and Spiritual perspective. I am supportively engaged and interactive with my clients and use an eclectic approach including mindfulness, past recollections, emotions, physical awarenesses, spiritual beliefs, and present moment occurences to encourage change and healing. Clients are often surprised that therapy can be an enjoyable experience where humor accompanies the process of transformation.
I have had an active spiritual and mindfulness practice for many years. These experiences, in conjunction with a well grounded clinical knowledge base, and my own inner work, have enriched my understanding of the nature of mind and its relationship to life and life experiences.
Formal Education
Undergraduate Degrees from Bradley University
Bachelor of Sociology
Minor in Fine Arts
Graduate Degree from Saint Louis University
Master of Social Work
