I started in the human services field in the 1970’s after finishing an Associate of Arts Degree from Bellevue College. I worked as a volunteer with Youth Eastside Services. I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a specialty in Alcoholism Treatment and Recovery from Seattle University. I served as an intern at First Step Outpatient Program working with adults and adolescents. I went on to work part-time at First Step while I started a private practice in Bellevue, Washington. I have committed over 20 years of service as a volunteer at Evergreen Hospice Care Center.

I have continued learning through the study of Buddhist thought and practice, the 8 limbs of yoga, pranayama, mindfulness and meditation, and holistic healing. As a life long learner, I attend workshops, conferences, retreats, intensives, training sessions, and I receive ongoing consultation. I have studied and practiced many modalities. My foundation stems from phenomenology and a developmental framework in terms of human behavior. I am a yoga teacher trained in the tradition of Purna Yoga.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, families, and groups. I am also available for parent consultation for families that are having difficulty with communication, structure, and consistency.

“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it,”

-Buddha