Making the decision to see a counselor is not an easy one, and I honor the courage it takes to do it. I am privileged to work with amazing individuals who bravely face difficulties with the things that may not be working quite right in their lives. I am inspired by and blessed to witness both the work and the healing.

To give a little background, I have over 16 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic with a mixture of several different modalities I tailor to meet each client’s individual needs. I am a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT), a certified clinical sexologist (CCS) and approved supervisor for the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. At Family Strategies Counseling Center I am the clinical director and supervisor for intern and associate level counselors seeking training and professional licensure. I am also a Ph.D. student with a hopeful completion in 2020. I am available for consultation, public presentations and education on the topics in my areas of specialty.

My husband and I have been on this journey together for over 30 years and he is a good friend and support to me. Together we have two adult married kids and a couple of grand-pups. I really can’t get enough of traveling and enjoy spending time outdoors, gardening, laughing, reading, and every October, going to as many haunted houses as I can with my thrill-seeking family!

Trained to administer the new strength-based Prodependence treatment model with individuals who have addicted partners and loved ones.

OVERVIEW OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND TRAININGS

  • LifeStar Network Annual Conference (2017-2018)

  • International Institute of Addiction Professionals Annual Symposium (2019)

  • US Journal Training Inc, Santa Fe Conference (2019)

  • Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health Annual Conference (2019)

  • Bi-Monthly Educational Live Webinar - Seeking Integrity Inc. (2018-2019)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • ACA: Arizona Counselors Association

  • IITAP: The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals

  • STTI: Sex Therapy Training Institute

  • TCA: Therapist Certification Association

  • SASH: Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health

  • AMCAP: Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists