I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1997 practicing in the San Diego area. My expertise and passion are to help people create empowering relationships. I find the greatest joy is in helping you to find your inner strength to heal yourself and to then create deep intimate relationships with those you love. The beginning relationship starts with you Honoring Yourself First.
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, 1989 University for Humanistic Studies
Here is a list of my post graduate trainings and certifications
The Healing Trauma Program 2022
Certification & Mastery in Embracing Being Human PAX 2020
Certification & Mastery in Empowering Men PAX 2018
Certified Instructor for Bringing Baby Home, The Relationship Research Institute 2005
Level 1,2 & 3 Trainings on the John & Julie Gottman Sound Marital House
Certified Parent Educator, Redirecting Children’s Behaviors, International Network for Children and Families (INCAF) 1994
Common Ground Instructor, INCAF 1995
Certified Instructor for The Love Course, INCAF 2001
Certified Sex Therapist, UCLA Human Sexuality Program, 1990
Created and facilitated a support group for parents of “spirited children” based on temperament styles.
I facilitated trainings, talks and groups in various agencies and schools throughout the San Diego area since 1994. Parent educator for Parent Connection through Scripps Hospital.
My commitment as a therapist and educator is to help people create empowering ways to honor themselves, they're partners and their children.
I have been married for 22 years, we have a son, daughter-in-law and 2 beautiful grandsons.