I have been committed to helping people since 1984 when I spent a semester as a volunteer at a Battered Women’s Shelter. I was studying psychology in college but didn’t know if I would like it or be good at it. That experience helped me see the power of being a listening presence. I was hooked. After getting my masters degree, I worked in substance abuse treatment programs, learning about how individuals and families are impacted by addictions. I saw that a system that treats physical health, and mental health as separate conditions does a disservice to the people who experience them.

My road to becoming a therapist was long and winding, just like life. I never lost the desire to help others. Today I am grateful that I get to use all of my knowledge and different experiences to better help my clients.

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