I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has practiced in the Poway area for over 25 years.  My private practice focuses on individual, relationship and family psychotherapy.  I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults.  Currently, I am the Coordinator of a Mentoring program (KIT-Keep in Touch) for foster youth who have aged out of the system.   I have always balanced my private practice work with volunteer experience.  Whether in the role of a therapist or in the role of a community volunteer, I believe that the connection in relationships is the key to success.    

Besides my private practice, my other experiences include:

- Teaching Parenting Classes    
- Teaching Pre-Marital Workshops
- Leading Student Support Groups at           Poway Unified Schools
- Member of Poway Unified Safety and         Wellness Task Force
- Board of Director,
     For Parents and Kid's Sake
     Child Abuse Task Force
- Special Olympics Volunteer
- Member of Rancho Penasquitos
     Town Council
- Chairman of Education Committee,
     Town Council
  

Education

     UC Santa Barbara
          - B.A. Degree in Psychology
          - B.A. Degree in Sociology
 
    Loyola Marymount University
          - M.A. Degree in Counseling Psychology

     The Professional School of Psychological Studies
          - Ph.D. Degree in Counseling Psychology


License, Certification and Published Article

      Marriage and Family Therapist License
      Certificate of Hypnotherapy
      Published Article
          "Raising Teens Means Taking A Good
            Look at Yourself"

Professional Memberships

     Member of CAMFT
     Member of SA-CAMFT
     Member of AAUW