ABOUT
ME
I have spent 34 years exploring the mind body connection and wellness and 20 years as a licensed counseling professional.
My early interest in personal growth, spirituality and philosophy lead me to explore Kinesiology, Native American wisdom traditions, and different forms of energy work for 10 years. In my late 20's I decided I wanted to formally study Psychology and got a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon. I continued my education at the University of Vermont, receiving a Masters Degree in Counselling and going into School Counselling in Eugene Oregon for five years in a public school.
In 2007 I moved to Australia and set up a private practice counselling and coaching adults and children for three years. In 2010 I returned to working in schools, this time in the international school system. Over the next years I lived and worked with my daughter in Venezuela and Singapore where I added additional therapeutic certifications. My European experience includes two years counselling in Switzerland and now three years in the Netherlands.
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During coaching or counselling sessions, I provide experiential skill building experiences to achieve an embodied joy filled life. Communication strategies, mindfulness, strengths practices, new habit formation, and challenging embedded life patterns are all part of the process. Getting to know yourself better and have a safe place to be authentic, grow, and be seen is transformational.
Certifications
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Master Solution Focused Therapist
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Expressive Therapist
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International Coach
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Interpersonal Neurobiology Certified
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Compassionate Inquiry trained
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Kinesiology and EmWave Certifications
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Multiple trainings in supporting neurodiverse people
Qualifications
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Masters Degree in Counselling, University of Vermont
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Psychology Degree, University of Oregon
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Strength Based Coach (PCI Certified)
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Virtues Parenting Trainer
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR trained)
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Effective Behavior Management trainer.