I strive to bring a
warm, intuitive, and highly attuned presence to my
sessions. I offer traditional talk therapy, and
incorporate play-based and animal-assisted therapy with
my two dogs, Ruben and Farrah, when applicable. I have
extensive experience working with children, families,
and adults experiencing transitions such as divorce,
postpartum adjustment, and relocation. I acknowledge the
fundamental role of the therapeutic relationship and
emphasize empathy, congruence, and unconditional
positive regard in my work with clients. I believe we
can all expect some degree of pain in our lives, but the
suffering we experience in relation to that pain can be
mediated with therapeutic support.
Over the last 25 years, I have worked with children and
families in a variety of settings, from expeditionary
learning with adolescents to advocating for children
within the criminal justice system. I hold two masters’
degrees; a Master of Health Education from Columbia
University, USA and a Master of Social Work from the
University of Southern California, USA. I am a Licensed
Social Worker in the state of Colorado.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational
Interviewing. Most recently, I trained in Risk Need and
Responsivity principles and employed structured
decision-making processes using Functional Family
Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy and Trauma Focused-CBT. I
maintain a broad specialty in my practice with an
emphasis on trauma, abuse, and family.
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