About Me

I have 24 years and counting of clinical experience. Included in that is teaching, consulting supervising and promoting Psychoanalytic psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis theory and practice.

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Education and Experience

As most of us will find in life, it’s the twists and turns that help us find our potential and what gives us joy, as well as what gives us pain and confusion. My journey is no exception.

 

In 1977, I earned my bachelor’s degree in architecture from Arizona State University.

 

Building and design vocation trades were ever present within my family of origin. I have been inspired by the patterns, planning and the aesthetics of our built environment along with the human need for ceremony, respect for our environment and personal creative expression.

 

My architectural thesis was a community-based development with the utilization of renewable resources. One of my favorite books in architecture called “A Pattern Language” confirmed for me that design needs to be directly inspired by culture, and additionally needs to respect the traditions of the communities in which a design is being created.

 

Midway through my life, I switched up my career. In 1992, I got my Masters in Counseling Psychology at St Mary’s University and became a Licensed Psychologist in 1997.

 

My passion has evolved throughout my life and ultimately has returned to my early curiosity about people. The change in careers was a good choice for me. I have found working with the psychological life of people to be inspiring and truly transformative.

 

“Remembering, experiencing and sharing is where true healing happens.”