I became fascinated with healing and the human growth process many years ago. Upon entering the University of Florida, I had the privilege of meeting and studying with the late humanistic psychologist, Dr. Sydney Jourard, who wrote a life-changing book called The Transparent Self. The effects of his vision, and his humanistic stance regarding authentic living, still influence my work today.

I suspect that as you read this, you are probably experiencing some for of discontent - whether it is in your personal life, career, or relationships. Basically, one knows that something needs to be different than it currently is, so the question becomes: How does one change and heal, and what people or conditions will best support that process? This is the juncture where therapeutic support can really help.

Many people tell me that they “want to change," or “need to change,” or that they know they “should” act differently. Identifying these wishes is a great start. However, if we maintain an attitude of  “wanting” without cultivating an energy of "willing," real change is unlikely to manifest, in spite of one’s best intentions and efforts.

Even though I appreciate that healing is essentially mysterious, I also believe that we can participate knowingly and with great effect through our willingness and commitment.  Even though this may sound esoteric, I believe that the moment we definitely decide and choose to commit to our process of health and healing, the power of Life gets behind us and supports us, even though the path may be unclear.  Conscious choice, accompanied by commitment opens new possibilities for wholeness that might not have been previously imagined! 

To open the space for something new to emerge, we usually have to release something (or someone) from our past or our present.  This release frequently takes the form of letting go of self-limiting beliefs, worn-out relationships or old patterns of being, thinking and relating.  Help in identifying what we need let go of is one of the ways that therapy can assist in healing.

Essentially, we release what is no longer in our best interest.  We rid ourselves of what no longer serves us, so that we can begin identifying and pursuing what we choose to manifest now - whether it be peace of mind, better health, increased prosperity, etc.

When it comes right down to it, you can’t change what has happened to you, and you might not be able to change the world around you, but you can change your thoughts about yourself and your world.  When we do this, we  change our life, because we have changed the world of our thoughts and our expectations. While this is not all that healing encompasses, in my experience, it is a powerful component.

I have had the privilege of helping people to change and heal for over two decades.  My education, training and life experiences have influenced me to create a holistic approach that integrates both traditional and nontraditional therapies.  My work embraces the whole person – including body, mind and spirit.

If you are going to invest your time and resources in therapy, I encourage you to find a therapist who is focused on more than just resolving your symptoms.  You deserve to work with a therapist who is genuinely present, hopeful, and committed to the sense of possibility you bring to therapy.  I also urge you to find someone who embraces your vision and aspirations, and expects that you will realize your vision, and ultimately manifest the life that you desire.

 “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.  He will put something behind, will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, and more liberal laws will begin to establish themselves around and within him, or the old laws be expanded and interpreted in his favor in a more liberal sense; and he will live with the license of a higher order of beings.”  ~ Henry David Thoreau

Background: 

In addition to maintaining a private psychotherapy practice since 1990, I have taught in Naropa University’s Contemplative Psychotherapy program, and served as the Clinic Coordinator of the Family Therapy Training Center of Colorado. For several years I also taught court-approved co-parenting seminars in Boulder County.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Florida.
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University.
• Master of Arts in Counseling with additional emphasis earned in
  Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Northern Colorado.

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