My journey of learning has taken me many places including where I received my Master's degree in counseling. In following my desire to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually, I chose LIOS  (The Leadership Institute of Seattle) through Bastyr University to obtain both my Bachelor's and Masters degrees. LIOS is currently affiliated with Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center. I think I made a great choice as I received very thorough academic and experiential training and an abundance of both personal and professional growth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington. My education includes:

Ÿ  Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science/Systems Counseling - Bastyr University  

Ÿ  Bachelors of Science in Applied Behavioral Science - Bastyr University

Ÿ   Adjunct faculty  Psychology Department/Bastyr University.

Ÿ   Private practice  Primary work with individuals, couples, families and groups. Other services include  workshops and presentations offered both on and offsite.

Ÿ 20 years experience in helping others to recover from substance abuse and eating disorders.

Ÿ  17 years experience teaching dance to adults, adolescents, and children from a wide range of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ÿ Public speaking on Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Stress Reduction, Eating Disorders and variety of other topics.

Ÿ Volunteer work at King County Crisis Clinic.

Ÿ Clinical Internship Compass Health, Lynnwood, Washington. Primary work with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Ÿ Mediation Training - Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish and Island Counties.

Ÿ Tutor for adolescents in life planning, test anxiety, college placement essays, organizational and study skills and academics including math, science and language arts.

Ÿ Spokesperson Previous presenter for the National Counsel for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.