Education and License:

I received my Masters in Psychological Counseling in 1979, from San Francisco State University, and received a license in Marriage, Family, Child Therapy, in 1981.

Experience:

I worked as a Child and Family Therapist for non-profit and County Agencies, for 20 years. I also worked with adults who had addictions, or were HIV+. In addition, I helped design and present a drug intervention program for teens, focused on helping them explore and practice decision making skills in complex situations. I provided consultation to schools and agencies.

Specialized training:

I have completed a 3 year training program, called Somatic Experiencing(R). I am in the process of completing the requirements for supervision before becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practicioner. This program, designed by Peter Levine, who wrote Waking the Tiger, details a method of recovering from trauma, shock, and other problems related to the destabilizing of the nervous system.

Private Practice:

I have had a private practice for 10 years. My fee is $90 for an hour, $110 for 90 minutes. Insurance reimbursement, sliding scale, may be possible. Please feel free to email me with your questions about fees, or about Somatic Experiencing (R).

Office
5905 Soquel Drive Suite 500
Soquel CA 95073

Spirituality:

I have been exploring the interface between pyschology and spirituality for 20 years. After 10 years with Diamond Heart(R), I became interested in how the body holds patterns and influences our personality. I have been studying Somatic Buddhism through Zapchen(R) for 10 years, and this approach infuses my work. (See www.Zapchen.com).