Always interested in the mind-body connection, my clinical emphasis in graduate school was "health psychology".  I served as Psychology Section Chief  for a safety net hospital in Kansas City for a number of years, focused on program development and clinical services.  I am fascinated by the complex interplay between physical and psychological well-being.  Early in my career, I pioneered integration of behavioral health services into medical specialty clinics and primary care.  I developed expertise medicine specialty settings including Sleep Medicine, Diabetes, and Digestive Health.   My passion for wellness coaching includes an integrative focus on the seven pillars of well-being including sleep, movement, nutrition, relationships, environment, spirituality, and resilience. 

I learned through the years that it matters tremendously what has happened to someone and how past experiences often influence how an individual relates to others as well as their treatment providers.  Unfortunately, many see it through the lens of what is wrong with you rather than what has happened to you.  In this manner, I use evidence-based therapy to address the source of sticking points and action-oriented coaching to guide you toward that satisfying path.  

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is offered to guide a person through the journey of increased self-awareness, getting unmanageable emotions under control, and demonstrated change.