My Philosophy

Through my work as a therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I value assisting people who are distressed, depressed or confused to gain clarity, well being, and positive change in their lives.

I strive to create a safe, secure, consistent environment for each client so that each feels safe to talk freely. My diverse training in Jungian principles, art therapy, and pattern recognition enables me to listen and to see each client clearly.

I can then work with you, assisting you to become more aware of your own patterns, stop the common tendency of repeating the same patterns, make different choices, and follow through with positive life actions.

My Training

I attained a Masters degree in art therapy at Vermont College of Norwich University. To further my art therapy profession, I achieved registration as an art therapist and, later, national board certification, both from the American Art Therapy Association. I have also met additional requirements and secured a license as a licensed clinical mental health counselor in the State of Vermont. More recently I completed a certificate program at Assisi Institute in pattern recognition and analysis. I continue to pursue training, supervision, and continuing education credits in practicing therapy, mental health counseling, and in art therapy.

I have worked as a therapist in several settings, a hospital, a day treatment program, an outpatient clinic, as well as in private practice.

Payment

I accept medicaid. Please call me to discuss my fees and the sliding scale I offer.

My Areas of Expertise

In my practice, I feel competent to work with individuals of all ages and both sexes. My areas of expertise are depth psychology, assisting clients to work with deep-seated issues, and art therapy.