I Believe

that techniques utilizing mind, body, and spiritual functioning enhance psychological healing and well-being. In my work with clients, I integrate many modalities with traditional psychotherapy, using positive psychology techniques, meditation, visualization, guided imagery, sandplay therapy, stress management techniques, nature-based experiences, and the arts – music, poetry, and photography.

Clinical Background

I have worked with children and adults throughout the life span. I have been affiliated with:

• Gesell Institute for Child Development
• Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth
• Newington Children’s Hospital
• Westport CT Public Schools
• Sacred Heart University
• Fairfield University School Psychology Graduate Program
• Private psychology practice: Wilton, CT and Newtown, CT
• I have served as a consultant and workshop leader for preschools and school systems regarding childhood difficulties and parenting.

Although I have always worked with adults, my previous focus was on preschool, elementary, and middle school-aged children with anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and autistic spectrum challenges. Although I am no longer accepting children as clients, I will continue my work in school and parent consultation regarding challenges with children.

Education

• New York University: Psy.D., Clinical Child and School Psychology
• University of Bridgeport: M.S., School Psychology
• Wheaton College: B.A., History

Certifications and Additional Training

• The Flourishing Center: Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (February 2016)
• University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Mindfulness: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
• EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs: EMDR Level 2 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Center for Applications of Psychological Types: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• OASIS in the Overwhelm (Stress Reduction Training)
• Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Core Shamanism
• Journeys to the Soul: Celtic Shamanism

Volunteer, Community, and Personal Experience

• Telling Our Stories, a photography project with AIDS orphans in Kenya. Founder and Co-Director
• Bread and Roses, AIDS residence, Founding Board Member
• Bridgeport Hospital, Chaplaincy training
• Federal Correctional Institute, Federal Prison Camp, Danbury CT. Weekly volunteer since 1992 with incarcerated women
• Hiking, nature, and photography
• Invaluable lessons I have learned from my clients, three children and seven grandchildren