Credentials:
B.A. Psychology, University of Houston, with high honors
M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of Houston Clear Lake
Ph.D Counseling Psychology, Texas A&M University
Licensed Psychologist in Colorado #2775
I’m a long-term meditator, having done a mélange of contemplative practice, chi gong, and imagery. Compassion practices are of enduring interest to me.
I’ve been a licensed psychologist since 1995. I have a background in community mental health, education, private practice, and educational and psychological evaluation. During my childhood, my mother was diagnosed with cancer and my sister had two brain hemorrhages, giving rise to my lifelong interest in the health of the mind and body. I have spent many years as a caretaker of family members suffering from chronic illness. I believe our early attachment experiences have a profound effect on our future development, and completed my dissertation research on the influence of attachment on emotional health in adulthood.
I’m a classically-trained pianist and love music of all sorts. I’m an unrepentant junkie of all things design. Other things I love: artistic expression, including dance, photography, writing, and storytelling; travel; fitness, including Pilates, yoga, and hiking; Colorado and the mountains; and most of all, spending time with my family and friends.