My Professional History
The first time I thought I might become a psychologist was in high school, when I became
a peer counselor. I went on to get the training and experience needed to become a
psychologist. I am a Colorado Licensed Psychologist #2890. I have a Ph.D. from the
University of Missouri, Columbia Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. I
also received my MA from the University of Missouri. Before going to graduate school, I
studied psychology abroad at the University of Haifa, Israel. I also completed a BA in
psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Following
completion of my Ph.D., I spent nearly four years working for Valley Hope Alcohol and
Drug Treatment Center before deciding to pursue my nearly twenty-year dream of having
a psychology private practice. I am currently a member of several professional
organizations including the American Counseling Association and the EMDR International
Association. I am a Level 2 trained EMDR therapist and have completed the Trauma
training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also provide consulting services to Broader
Horizons Counseling and Valley Hope, Colorado Continuum. Recently, I have been
teaching graduate level courses at Argosy University, Denver.
The first time I thought I might become a psychologist was in high school, when I became
a peer counselor. I went on to get the training and experience needed to become a
psychologist. I am a Colorado Licensed Psychologist #2890. I have a Ph.D. from the
University of Missouri, Columbia Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. I
also received my MA from the University of Missouri. Before going to graduate school, I
studied psychology abroad at the University of Haifa, Israel. I also completed a BA in
psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Following
completion of my Ph.D., I spent nearly four years working for Valley Hope Alcohol and
Drug Treatment Center before deciding to pursue my nearly twenty-year dream of having
a psychology private practice. I am currently a member of several professional
organizations including the American Counseling Association and the EMDR International
Association. I am a Level 2 trained EMDR therapist and have completed the Trauma
training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also provide consulting services to Broader
Horizons Counseling and Valley Hope, Colorado Continuum. Recently, I have been
teaching graduate level courses at Argosy University, Denver.
About Me
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What exactly is a psychologist?
It is easy to get confused about the differences between a psychologist, psychiatrist, and a psychotherapist. In
Colorado, a psychologist possesses a doctoral degree (a Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and a license. Doctoral work usually includes
several years of training by licensed supervisors, completion of a dissertation, and a 2000 hour pre-doctoral internship.
This is followed by completion of an additional 1500 hours of clinical work and 75 supervised hours by a psychologist or
psychiatrist. A psychiatrist completes a four-year medical degree and specialized residency in psychiatry in a medical
setting. In Colorado, psychiatrists, but not psychologists, can prescribe medication. No license is required for a
psychotherapist in Colorado; an individual may register as an unlicensed psychotherapist. For more information about
various health professions, visit the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
It is easy to get confused about the differences between a psychologist, psychiatrist, and a psychotherapist. In
Colorado, a psychologist possesses a doctoral degree (a Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and a license. Doctoral work usually includes
several years of training by licensed supervisors, completion of a dissertation, and a 2000 hour pre-doctoral internship.
This is followed by completion of an additional 1500 hours of clinical work and 75 supervised hours by a psychologist or
psychiatrist. A psychiatrist completes a four-year medical degree and specialized residency in psychiatry in a medical
setting. In Colorado, psychiatrists, but not psychologists, can prescribe medication. No license is required for a
psychotherapist in Colorado; an individual may register as an unlicensed psychotherapist. For more information about
various health professions, visit the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
My Philosophy of Therapy
My mission as a therapist is to provide you with the tools to discover your own
innate wisdom and power to heal through greater awareness and connection to
self, others, and spirit. I believe strongly in the treatment of the whole person.
In my work, I consider your physical, social, and spiritual well-being in addition to
therapy and therapy and EMDR to less traditional methods such as sensorimotor
sensorimotor EMDRpsychotherapy. Most important to me is to work in
collaboration with you to determine what will be most helpful, growthful, and
supportive to your needs.
My mission as a therapist is to provide you with the tools to discover your own
innate wisdom and power to heal through greater awareness and connection to
self, others, and spirit. I believe strongly in the treatment of the whole person.
In my work, I consider your physical, social, and spiritual well-being in addition to
therapy and therapy and EMDR to less traditional methods such as sensorimotor
sensorimotor EMDRpsychotherapy. Most important to me is to work in
collaboration with you to determine what will be most helpful, growthful, and
supportive to your needs.
More...
One of my strong interests is writing. I enjoy both creative and professional writing. I have published a number of book
chapters and articles, primarily with my graduate school advisor, Glenn Good, Ph.D. on the subject of gender issues. For a
reference list, click here. I also published some short fiction in the local publication, Fetishes.
I love the outdoors and have interests including hiking, kayaking, and biking.
Special thanks to Joe Swanson for his beautiful photographs.
One of my strong interests is writing. I enjoy both creative and professional writing. I have published a number of book
chapters and articles, primarily with my graduate school advisor, Glenn Good, Ph.D. on the subject of gender issues. For a
reference list, click here. I also published some short fiction in the local publication, Fetishes.
I love the outdoors and have interests including hiking, kayaking, and biking.
Special thanks to Joe Swanson for his beautiful photographs.
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