Do you feel like your life is out of control? That something needs to change but you don’t know what, despite doing self-reflection and attempting to “fix it”? This is where I can help you. I have experience working with adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a range of life situations such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, sexual abuse/trauma and relationship issues. I am interested in you as an individual and am committed to helping you learn what causes you to be stuck and repeating dysfunctional patterns. I use evidenced based interventions that you practice in session before you practice them at home, work or school. My approach is active, direct and flexible. I employ cognitive behavioral theory, mindfulness and coaching methods. To learn what is important to you, I am open and accepting as I listen to you share your unique experiences. I do not stay stuck in the past, but I do use past trauma as a tool to help you learn how these wounds are causing present day conflicts. You will use practical strategies to learn new ways of being to change your thoughts and unhelpful patterns to create a life that meets your physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

• Performed initial psychosocial evaluations for pre-kidney transplant recipients• Used the strength perspective and active listening to assist patients in identifying their strengths and needs towards transplant preparedness• Collaborated with inter-professional teams and prepared documentation • Used case management skills to engage patients in community resources

• Used techniques from validation therapy to build a trusting relationship with clients• Developed training manual which listed detailed roles and expectations for future interns • Participated in bi-weekly interdisciplinary group meetings (IDG) and informed team of 15 patient caseload

• Provided behavioral coaching, emotional support, and psycho-education to children; focus areas include: training/skill building in: problem solving, social interaction• Developed interventions and objectives to support clients in meeting their self-defined goals

• Created age appropriate lesson plans for 4, three year-old classes• Developed, planned and supervised volunteers for classroom field trips and parties• Evaluated PAL’s pre and post- test results of pre-kindergarten children• Maintained and developed Individual Service Plans and reviewed them every three months for a preschool class of ten children• Managed center’s office as needed; organized MAT trainings; • Working knowledge of center’s accreditation requirements• Participated in staff trainings and maintained at least 20 hours of staff development

• Developed creative children programs for ages 3-13

• Completed monthly home visits • Performed developmental testing and created written reports for trans-disciplinary teams• Developed child and family early intervention programs; helped families access community resources• Facilitated programs to enhance early and active family involvement

As a working single mother, I raised two children while earning my education. I used volunteering, and work experience to identify my career goals. As a result, I have over twenty years’ experience working with children (ages 0-13) and their parents, and three years’ experience working with the homeless. As a volunteer with IMPACT, an interfaith organization, I gave witness to over 1000 interfaith members of the importance of a dental clinic for uninsured adults.