Welcome!
You deserve to know the professional you trust to guide yourself or your loved ones. Authenticity is one of my core values, so this page offers you an introduction to my personal and professional experience.
You can learn more about my skills, training, and experience below.
I hope to continue our conversation!
Professional Training
Ph.D in Counseling and Psychological Studies (Trauma & Crisis Emphasis), 2023
M.Ed in Agency Counseling, 2001
EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA
Fellow of Global Trauma Recovery Institute, 2020
Publications
“Building Resilience in the Parents of Exceptional Children.” This dissertation developed a program for preventing and treating stress-related disorders in parents of disabled children. You can find it online at ProQuest or submit an inquiry here for more information.
Volunteer Experience
Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces Facilitator, 2023-present
Overseas Mission Fellowship Counselor 2020-present
Humanitarian Organization for Migrant Economics (H.O.M.E.), Counselor at Women’s Emergency Shelter 2019-2021
Personal Life
Married for 30 years with two sons
Foster parenting experience
Lived in southern U.S.A. and in Singapore
Hobbies: reading, travel, cross-cultural experiences, hiking, horseback riding
“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance
to work through difficult problems.”
― Gever Tulley