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
Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Alaska Forum on Crystal Methamphetamine
Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Brain Science & Cognitive Restructuring Certified Drug Counselor since 2005 Compassion Fatigue Syndrome (Burn-Out) Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention & Intervention Critical Incident Stress Management DBT for Adults, Adolescents & Families Diagnosis & of Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Dialectical Behavior Therapy Eating & Anxiety Disorders, Treatment of Effective Treatments for Dual Diagnosis Ethics Professional Boundaries & Cultural Ethics, HIPPA, Professional Confidentiality Equine Therapy Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Future of Counseling in Alaska Healing Science Within DSM-IV-TR & DSM-V |
Overcoming Trauma & Addiction
Psychsocial Rehabilitation & Recovery Psychotropic Medications Recovery, Health, Wellness & Self-Care Relapse Prevention Science of the Art of Psychotherapy Spirituality & Psychological Treatment The Ever Changing Brain Treatment Planning Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Understanding Borderline Personality d/o Understanding Personality Disorders Understanding Schizophrenia Assessments and Testing For: Bariatric Pre-Surgery Assessment Career/Life Work Transition Diagnostic Determination Drug & Alcohol Use Disorders Personality Temperament |
Professional Affiliations
- Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification, Chemical Dependency Counselor (since 2006)
- American Counseling Association, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA (Member)
- Alaska Counseling Association
- American Psychological Association (APA), Anchorage, AK 99511
- Board of Professional Counselors, State of Alaska, State of, Registed Professional Counselor, No 596
- EAGALA Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Personal Development
- HEAL Human-Equine Alliance & Learning, in training as certified Equine Assisted Therapist
- International Convention of Psychologists, Cape Town, So Africa (Member)
- International Positive Psychology Association, 19 Mantua Road, Mt Royal, NH
- PATH International Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International