After twenty years in practice I still look forward to helping people piece together their lives. I strive to help them heal from their past while empowering them to be active participants in their present and future health and happiness. Individuals, couples and families grow through adversities and heal. Although I incorporate very practical techniques for change, I also emphasis the importance of the Mind-Body Connection. Using Cognitive-Behavioral techniques of Relaxation Training, Thought Stopping, and Hypnosis when applicable. I integrate into the counseling relationship compassion, education, and coaching to help bring about growth and change. I educate parents with practical solutions for setting and enforcing boundaries and disciplining using natural and logical consequences. Work with couples to learn to communicate, work together as a team, and rekindle the joy felt early in their relationship. I provide assistance with divorce recovery for the couple and children. I have a passion for working with Cancer patients and their families in all capacities. I help patients and the family cope with the diagnosis, treatment, and pain. I work as a member of their treatment team helping them with the emotional and psychological aspects of a Cancer diagnosis.