About Me and My Approach

​I received an MS in Counseling Psychology from Southern Oregon University (SOU) in 1987.  I was among the first Licensed Professional Counselors in Oregon in 1990.  For the first 15 years of my practice I worked with students in the SOU Student Health Counseling Centers.  

 

During this time I also worked with adults in a group practice and pursued post graduate training in trauma recovery work, Hakomi Therapy, Resonance Repatterning and Quantum Psychology.

 

I was introduced to energy work with Doris Kunz's Therapeutic Touch and to the breadth and power of The Eden Method.  I discovered that some of my clients preferred and improved more rapidly with these methods.

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In 2005 I became a founding faculty member and teacher with the Eden Method Certification Program. I teach in all four levels of the Certification Program throughout the US and Europe.

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I am now Level 2 certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT).  Both of these therapies recognize that we store beliefs and traumas visually and work with eye movements to facilitate change.  

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My approach is collaborative, experiential and present moment centered.  We are all unique and different methods can be helpful to each of us.  I always explain what I think will suit your needs best. Your input and choices about our work together are vitally important and together we decide on how to proceed with your therapy.  I usually give home care assignments.  Together we then can assess your progress toward your goals.  

 

My philosophy is that each person has profound inner healing resources and I can serve them best by aiding in removing the blocks to these and supporting their personal empowerment.  ​

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I offer both in-person and online sessions.  My office is 20 miles north of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Remote sessions utilize the EMDR platform developed during Covid.  I teach both short and multi-day classes in the Eden Method in person and online.

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Contact me for a free 15 minute phone or Zoom call.

 

 

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