I earned my Masters degree in Counseling from Seattle University with areas of concentration in "The Emotional Impacts of Cancer", "The Impact of Cancer Diagnosis on The Family", "The Benefits of Breast Cancer Support Groups" and "Collaborative Healthcare" (integrating mental health therapy in the primary care setting).

I completed a 12-month clinical internship at Lutheran Community Services, and a 12-month clinical externship at Presbyterian Counseling Services. I am also a Registered Counselor with the State of Washington.

I specialize in treating clients who have been impacted by cancer and clients who wish to make life changes. I am 20-year cancer survivor and have over 17- years experience working with patients in a medical setting, appreciating my time in breast surgical oncology and medical oncology. I am also in the process of publishing "The Breast Cancer Journey Planner, "The Prostate Cancer Journey Planner" and "The General Cancer Journey Planner".

My current certifications/classes include:

• Applying Motivational Interviewing
• The Goal Achievement Program
• My Cancer Treatment is Over, So Why Do I Feel So Sad and Alone?
• Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment (after cancer)
• Countertransference and Transference
• Customer Service and The Client
• Applying Emotionally Focused Therapy to Varieties of Clinical Work
• Sexual Addictions
• Grief and Loss
• Suicide Assessment & Contracting
• Cognitive Behavioral Evaluation & Treatment of Chronic Pain
• Spirituality & Psychotherapy: Some Models of Integration