LCSW since 1990
Distinguished Alumni Indiana University
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
EEI TEP suite trainer & provider
Senior Faculty, The Center for Excellence in EMDR therapy
EMDR Certified , Approved Consultant, Facilitator and R-EMDR Master
Imago Advanced Clinician
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
ISTI Certified Sex and Couples Therapist
After training with Francine Shapiro in EMDR in 2000, I began consultation group with Deany Laliotis. 25 years of onbgoing consultation! Still more to learn. . Deany founded and directs The Center for Excellence in EMDR therapy . Deany is a pioneer, visionary and mentor. I am devoted to helping train and mentor EMDR therapists and being the best EMDR psychotherapist I can be.
Due to COVID, the series of ongoing natural and man made disasters I decided to become an Early EMDR Intervention trainer. Using EEI can prevent as well as treat PTSD. Thanks to Maria Masciandaro creater of G-REP my trainer and colleague.
Other trainings - attachment theory, family systems, interpersonal neurobiology, reiki healing master level 2 , various models of couples therapy, substance use disorders and relapse prevention, CBT & peak performance .
38 year relationship with my significant other, Empty nesters & Co-conservators of our historic building located in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Also a musician, singer, dancer, book club member, community volunteer, bicyclist, and kayaker, etc.. depending on opportunity!