A mental health therapist since 1992, including 10 years with St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, I have also taught as a part time instructor at Central Oregon Community College. Currently in private practice, I enjoy being part of Central Oregon's vibrant healing arts community. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California (as Oregon and California do not have reciprocal licensing).

Having studied Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Dr. Marshall Rosenberg since 1991, I enjoy providing workshops, groups, and trainings to teach these life-changing skills. Naturally, NVC skills are also something that I introduce and utilize in my individual, couples, and family therapist practice.

In addition to NVC, I utilize skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Family Systems Theory into my work with clients. Rather than offering "cookie-cutter" therapy, I customize both my approach and methodology to best suit the individual needs of each client. In cases where my skill set does not closely match the client's needs, I offer a referral to other specialists in the local therapy community.