Healing from pain often happens when there is a sense that feelings and experiences are understood by a non-judgmental person who bears witness to pain.  Therapy is a place where listening transforms pain into wisdom.  The wisdom acquired helps you see and feel things from different perspectives and thus, becomes a gift to take with you in your present and future life.

I am a California licensed psychotherapist offering individual therapy to individuals who wish to obtain greater personal well being. I am a guest speaker on eating disorders in school classrooms.  I also speak about spirituality, life transitions, and grief and loss.

Currently, I facilitate week-end retreats at a small country house hotel, Plas Uchaf, on the Welsh Borders and offer a brand new service in Oswestry to both Wynnstay Gym members and the public on the body-mind-food connection.  The services help to identify personal obstacles that make it hard for someone to take care of their body including food choices and consistent exercise.

Experience and qualifications: 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS#15900

since February 1991

Board Certified Diplomat, BCD#27451

since May 1998

LCSW Qualifications a psychology degree plus a masters degree (advanced degree) including two year clinical supervision of 1000 hours, two years post-masters supervision in clinical practice, and a two year clinical internship of 3,200 hours.  I have successfully passed both a written and oral examination and must take a minimum of 20 continuing education hours yearly to keep my skills current and fresh.  For more information on my licensing board, contact www.bbs.ca.gov

Board Certified Diplomat Qualifications awarded for distinguished recognition in the field of social work and for length of time licensed.  More information regarding this certification can be found at www.abecsw.org

I abide by the ethical framework and professional conduct designated for by NASW (National Associates of Social Workers).   More information regarding the ethical framework I follow can be found at www.socialworkers.org

My training is eclectic which means I am able to work comfortably using a multitude of therapeutic modalities.  I believe that one approach does not work for everyone...each person is unique and being trained to utilize a variety of approaches best ensures personalized and customized treatment for every person.

I have experience as an author of several published articles, leader of workshop presentations, and have developed, implemented, and directed an intensive clinical outpatient treatment program for eating disorders in Sacramento California.  I have been interviewed for the September 1999 issue of Sacramento Magazine on the topic of women and eating disorders and appeared on a local news channel in Sacramento California in 2002 discussing the topic Anorexia Nervosa.

I work in a private practice setting helping adolescents, adults, and families heal from eating disorders, grief and loss issues and life transitions.

My fee is £40 per hour.

£25 for monthly workshops offered at Wynnstay Health, Fitness and Beauty Club.  Please call or email for workshop topic of the month and times offered.

Retreat prices vary. Please call or email for specifics.

 

 

 

 

 

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