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ABOUT MY JOURNEY
All too often it’s the practitioner who gets all the information about
the client, and the client gets little information about the
practitioner and their practice. So, I’d like to share more about myself to help
you feel more comfortable with meeting with me.
I was born in Buffalo, NY. I graduated from the State University
College of NY at Buffalo with a BS in Graphic Design in 1984. I earned a
Master’s of Social Work from Ohio State University in 1989.
Some of the places I have worked with clients over the last 17 years
include The Evergreen Center Addictions Clinic in Rutland, VT, Horizon
Human Services, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo General Hospital Outpatient
Chemical Dependency Clinic in Lancaster, NY. I have worked in the capacity
of Addiction and Family Specialist and was the Clinic Supervisor while
at Buffalo General Hospital.
In Florida, I served clients at the Center for Relationship & Family
Therapy, N. Lake Park, FL, and since 2000, have been in Private Practice
in Lake Park, FL.
I have a wonderful husband named John, a terrific 26 year old son Eric,
3 small dogs; Sophie, Bea, and Cassie, and 2 cats; Putz and Pearl. I
enjoy reading, creating art, yoga, learning new things, having fun all of
which help me stay centered and spiritually connected.
I was originally led to being a healing practitioner after experiencing
my own addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, and painful
relationships. I tried therapy but never found any help or relief of my symptoms
until 1985. I’ve chosen to devote my life to the healing arts because I
found what was helpful for me and wanted to share that with others. I
witnessed the miracle of transformation of others which continues to
help me transform my own life. I am grateful I did so because my life has
been so enriched in every way beyond my wildest imagination and today I
am free of my fears, compulsive behaviors and emotional pain.
I believe with all my heart in the principles of mind, body, and spirit
connection. I believe we create our own reality and that we just need
encouragement, understanding and support to face the things that keep us
stuck emotionally.
Please read on for further information on my approaches to treatment.
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