About Me and My Approach

About Me

I began my education at Duke University in the 1970s. My thought as a 17 year old was to study political science and continue on to law school. I soon realized that was not a good fit.

Following that and a few low paying jobs I decided to go to graduate school. Since I have a deep love of nature I pursued an MS in Natural Resource Economics and Sociology. During 5 difficult years working as one of the first women professionals and also the first to be involved with multi-resource planning with the US Forest I discovered psychotherapy.

After some real soul searching I knew healing work was my calling and returned to grad school to receive an MS in Counseling Psychology from Southern Oregon University in 1986. I was among the first Licensed Professional Counselors in Oregon in 1990 and was the first counselor in the SOU Student Health Center, then the newly created Counseling Center.

I also practiced with a group in Ashland, OR. During this time I pursued post graduate training in trauma recovery work, Hakomi Therapy, Resonance Repatterning and Quantum Psychology. I was introduced to energy work with Therapeutic Touch and to the breadth and power of The Eden Method.

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.

Above all I want each client to define and meet their own goals, whether that be healing trauma; making a life change; coping more gracefully with a difficult transition or relationship or anything else.

My approach is collaborative, experiential and present moment centered. I know that each person is unique and that different methods are 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 often given home care. Together we 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.

My office is in the mountains 20 miles north of Hot Springs Arkansas. I also offer online sessions and classes .