Meet your Counselor/Coach

EFFECTIVE THERAPY CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Finding the right therapist is key for you.

My approach is client-centered. I am open, honest, non-judgemental and encouraging.

Where you have been and where you want to go and all of your feelings and life experiences are very valuable and important to me. We will work from where you are now to where you want to go - to where your dreams and passions want to take you!

My credentials are as follows:

I have held an M.A. in Counseling for over 30 years from the University of Northern Iowa.

I completed a BCC in Life Coaching from the International Coaching Federation,

I was a member of the International Human Genome Mapping Team at Washington University School of Medicine. My team researched the gene(s) responsible for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I was with the study from 1996 until it was basically complete in 2003.

Over the years, I have worked with many specialized groups, such as troubled teens, young single mothers, inpatient rehabilitation for spinal cord injured patients, as well as head injured patients, couples with marital issues, and many others.

I use the theories and models and techniques that I believe, from my base of experience, after getting a clear picture of your needs and desires, will be most beneficial and helpful for you, given your situation. My most-often used models are cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

My areas of expertise are:

• Stress and anxiety

• Low Self Esteem

• Depression

• Difficult Life Transitions

• Grief and Loss

• Trauma and Abuse

• Bipolar Disorder

• Obsessive Compulsive and other Anxiety Disorders

• Relationship and Intimacy Issues

• Career Issues

• Finding Purpose and Meaning

“Not everything that is faced can be changed,

But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin

“A year from now, you will wish you had started today.”

Karen Lamb

Have any questions?

If you have any questions about the therapies, feel free to contact us.