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“THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED ”

MARK TWAIN

ABOUT

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

 I am a licensed addictions counselor (LAC) and a Unlicensed Psychotherapist in the state of Colorado who has a diverse background in helping others. I have worked in a wide variety of settings, such as inpatient, out patient and in private practice. I am a daughter of a retired military member, a Gold Star wife and the mother of two grown daughters. I am looking forward to assisting YOU!

EDUCATION
  • Boston University, 1989, Ed.M. Counseling

  • Jacksonville State University, 1981, Education

  • Certified Grief Therapist

  • Certified Hypnotherapist

  • National Board Certified Counselor (NCC)

  • DUI Certified Instructor

  • Stephen Minister

SPECIALTIES
EXPERIENCE

I'm a  certified and trained in a number of specialty areas including addictions, bereavement and loss, family systems, hypnotherapy and relationship dynamics.  I have experience assisting adults and adolescents that have issues pertaining to addiction, depression, anxiety, health and wellness, spirituality, grief and loss, and DUI education and therapy in a holistic treatment approach. I specialize in issues of aging adults loss, empty nesters, pain management, and loneliness. With 20 plus years' of experience as a therapist, I offer a broad range of experience, therapy modalities and treatment options such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), SMART Recovery skill building, MI therapy questioning, Hypnotherapy and Grief Recovery Methods to assist in the therapeutic process .  I enjoy mentoring new therapists as a supervisor towards their licensure.  

  • Adults, Adolescents, and Seniors

  • Bereavement and Loss

  • Goal Setting and Relapse Prevention

  • Relationship Issues

  • Anger Management

  • Co-Dependency

  • Stress and Relaxation

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Anxiety 

  • Addiction, including Dual Diagnosis

  • Depression

  • DUI Education and Therapy

  • LGBT 

  • Support Groups

  • Spirituality

  • Life Coaching

CONTACT ME

CONTACT

I reserve time in my schedule specifically for YOU.  Sessions typically run 60 minutes ( a therapeutic hour). I currently do private pay or out of network services.  I will communicate via email or text for arranging meeting times and dates.  If you are experiencing an emergency, then call 911, or the PPMH crisis line 719-635-7000 for immediate  assistance with a mental health emergency.

PHONE

719-722-3419

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ADDRESS

550  Hwy 105, Suite 100

Monument, CO  80132

E-MAIL

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