As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am committed to helping couples and families have the close, connected relationships they desire. As a counselor, wife in a 23 year marriage, and mother of a 20 year-old daughter and 17 year-old son, I bring compassion and understanding to my work with couples and families.
I earned my Master of Counseling at Arizona State University in the Counseling Psychology Department and am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Arizona.
Upon graduation, I went on to complete a rigorous residency program in
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have completed basic andadvanced training, study, and supervision in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to become an Advanced level EFT Therapist. My work experience includes teaching a graduate-level counseling class at Phoenix Seminary.
I use only research-based therapies in my work with clients.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) has been validated by over 20 years of empirical research and is accepted by the American Psychological Association. Research has shown that EFTis highly effective in helping couples develop close, intimate relationships. I use EFT therapy with all of the couples and families that I work with.
I have taken numerous parenting classes which have helped me in parenting my own children. This experience along with my knowledge of psychology has enabled me to successfully coach parents on becoming more effective with their children. I am experienced in helping parents with children all ages including teens and children with challenging temperments.
I have considerable training and experience in using
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(CBT) which is a well-researched, highly effective form of individual therapy for depression, anxiety, and more.
Although I work with people of varied backgrounds and ethnicities, I will provide
Christian counseling for those who are seeking it. My husband and I are on the Marriage Ministry team at our church and have taught numerous marriage enrichment classes.