I am a personal growth and relationship expert. Through close and collaborative relationships with clients, I help them create the lives and relationships they desire. I also support clients in finding purpose and meaning in their lives. I have 34 years of experience working with individuals and couples to identify and achieve their hopes and desires.My unique background brings together professional work in the fields of counseling, teaching, business consulting, coaching, recovery and community organization. The diversity of my experience, personal and professional, allows me to work with clients with compassion and wisdom. My commitment to life-long learning and to providing the highest service to my clients drives me to stay current with research and knowledge in areas ranging from neurobiology to spirituality.My mission is to learn and grow in my capacities to love, to create joy in my life and to serve individuals and couples in creating what they desire in their lives and relationships.In addition to private practice in California and Texas, I have the privilege of being full-time faculty at Northcentral University and contributing to the development of the next generation of marriage and family therapists.