“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” – Pema Chödrön
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of adults and older adolescents in Richmond, Virginia. I have been working as a professional Social Worker for over 30 years and have been in Private Practice full time for 20+ years. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders and trauma; whether from childhood or more recent traumatic experiences. I also help individuals resolve work struggles and life transitions.
Services Provided
- Individual Counseling for Adults and Older Adolescents
- Training for therapists on the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
- Consultation for Therapists
Affiliations
- Online Instructor, University of New England Graduate School of Social Work, (Portland, ME): January, 2015-Present
- Faculty -The Ferentz Institute, (Baltimore, MD): October, 2009-Present
- National Association of Social Workers
- Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Education
- MSW – Virginia Commonwealth University (1981)
- BS – Syracuse University (1979)
Post Graduate Certifications
- Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, The Wellness Institute (2019)
- Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment, University of Maryland, Baltimore (2007),
- Life Force Yoga for Depression, Certified Level I, 2004
- Individual mentorship with Director of Anxiety Disorder’s Clinic at Medical College of Virginia (1995-1997)
- EMDR, Certified Level II (1998)
License
- LCSW – State of Virginia, Department of Health Professions. (1991 – Present)