Specially trained in cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, interpersonal and spiritual development, dialectical behavioral therapy, traditional psychotherapy, as well as substance abuse, addictions and recovery. I have experienced working with adult trauma survivors, mood, thought and co-occurring disorders; extensive training in and credentialed in substance abuse/dependency treatment, assessment, diagnosis, and various levels of addictions including psycho-educational.  I also  have experience with various anxiety disorders, and the multiple addictions which lie at the root of anger, depression, weight management, and impulse control challenges. I have a background working closely in both outpatient and inpatient settings with at risk youth and the difficult transition between adolescence and adulthood. Additionally I have several years experience working with in the legal community, human services and local community mental health in a variety of settings.

Continued Education & Certifications

Anxiety Disorders	Professional Development Resources
Bipolar Disorder	PDR
Diagnosis & of Bipolar Spectrum Disorder	PESI, NNABC
Science of the Art of Psychotherapy	Alaska Psychological Association
The Ever Changing Brain	Institute for Brain Potential
Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	PESI, NNABC
Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy	PESI, NNABC
DBT for Adults, Adolescents & Families	PESI, NNABC
Dialectical Behavior Therapy	PESI, NNABC
Treatment of Eating & Anxiety Disorders	APA/NBCC, Remuda Ranch
Understanding Borderline Personality d/o	Essential Learning/ NAADAC
Understanding Personality Disorders	Institute for Brain Potential
Understanding Schizophrenia	Essential Learning/ NAADAC
Alaska Forum on Crystal Methamphetamine	Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification
Certified Drug Counselor since 2005	Commission for Chemical Dependency, ACBH
Effective Treatments for Dual Diagnosis	PESI, NNABC
Methamphetamine Epidemic	PESI, NNABC
Overcoming Trauma & Addiction	AWAIC/Alaska Pacific University
Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery	Essential Learning/ NAADAC
Relapse Prevention	Essential Learning/ NAADAC
Complimentary & Alternative Medicine	Professional Development Resources
Crisis Intervention	Regional Alcohol & Drug Abuse Training/ NAADAC
Critical Incident Stress Management	Alaska Police & Fire Chaplains
Healing Science Within the DSM-IV-TR	PESI, NNABC
Mental Health Medications	Professional Development Resources
Serving Offenders w/Cognitive Impairment	National Association of Social Workers-Ak Chapter
Treatment Planning	Essential Learning/ NAADAC
Compassion Fatigue Syndrome (Burn-Out)	PESI, NNABC
Recovery, Health, Wellness & Self-Care	Regional Alcohol & Drug Abuse Training/ NAADAC
Ethics Professional Boundaries & Cultural	Essential Learning/ NAADAC
Ethics, HIPPA, Professional Confidentiality	Alaska Counseling Association Annual Conference
Fundamentals of HIV Prevention	Ak Commission for Chemical Dependency Certification
Future of Counseling in Alaska	Ak Counseling Association Annual Conference
Experiential Focusing	Alaska Psychological Association
Spirituality & Psychological Treatment Suicide Prevention & Intervention	Co-Occurring Disorders Institute, NBCC University of Alaska Anchorage
Training of Promoters & Storytellers	Association of Alaska School Boards Initiative for Community Engagement

 

Professional Affiliations

• Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification, 207 E. Northern Lights Blvd., #212, Anchorage, AK, Chemical Dependency Counselor I (2006-2010).
  
• American Counseling Association, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA (Member). and Alaska Counseling Association.
  
• American Psychological Association (APA), Anchorage, AK 99511 (Member). Board of Professional Counselors, State of Alaska, State of, Registered Licensed Professional Counselor, License No 596.
  
• International Convention of Psychologists, Cape Town, So Africa (Member)
• International Positive Psychology Association, 19 Mantua Road, Mt Royal, NH (Member).
  
• Wise Ways Fellowship, Board Member. A self-help talking circle for professionals and students founded by Dr. Janet Lindeman.