"If you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything."  - Thich Nhat Hanh

I have a variety of professional qualifications and life experiences that contribute to my work. These include:

Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy - CSUN 2003

Masters in Public Health, Health Education - UCLA 1976

Bachelor of Arts Degree, UCLA Cum Laude 1976

Standard secondary credential, UCLA 1974

Author of “Body Image Disturbances in the Eating Disorder Population: A Treatment Manual for Therapists.”

Psychotherapy private practice specializing in eating issues, relationship dynamics and life transitions for adolescents, adults, and couples 2004-present

Certified therapist for mindfulness practices; completed 28 week foundational course and member of ongoing professional training group. July 2008 to present

Body image and process group facilitator and individual therapsist; New Journey Eating Disorder Center (intensive outpatient program) 2007-2008

Psychotherapy intern;  Fairfax High School 2004-2005

Graduate of a two year AAMFT accredited advanced clincial training program for counseling couples and families at Southern California Counseling Center 2002-2004

Group facilitator at the Eating Disorder Center Of California and Monte Nido Treatment Center For Eating Disorders 2000-2001

Private nutritional consultant; Great Shape Health Club; 1987-2004

I have been married for 41 years and raised two children who are now adults. I am also a grandmother with five wonderful grandchildren.

I am member of the following organizations:

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists - CAMFT

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals - IAEDP

Southern California Counseling Center Alumni Association - SCCC

You can also read more about me at Psychology Today.