• Psychotherapy for adults, young adults, adolescents, couples, and groups
• Coaching to assist with life transitions
• Resources for patients and family members dealing with the stress of medical conditions (including less common "orphan disorders" and problems with fertility)
• Support groups for medical issues, weight control, and life transitions
• Self-help materials for weight control and assertion training
• Articles on assisting teenagers, finding a psychotherapist, and locating help for a variety of mental health issues
• Presentations for educators, psychotherapists, and the general public

 "I've also had my share of personal challenges. I was a single mom, putting myself through school while working part-time for many years. I developed a rare medical condition, lost significant people in my life, struggled with health and weight. Every tough situation has helped me become a better person and a better therapist, by giving me insight into my own strengths and vulnerabilities, and those of others.  There is an old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." My own particular approach to transforming life's lemons is Lemon-Aid®"

Education

• Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1985
      School of Education, Dept. of Counseling Psychology
• M.A., California State University, Northridge, 1974
      Educational Psychology (Counseling and Guidance)
• B.S., California State University, Los Angeles, 1967
      Recreation Education

California Licenses and Credentials

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT 7729, Issued 1976
• Standard Elementary Credential
• Specialist: Learning Handicapped
• Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling
• Administrative Services Credential
• Community College Instructor Credential
• Community College Counselor Credential
• Private Postsecondary Educational Institution Instructor

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP)
• National Association for Student Assistance Professionals (NASAP)
• Association for School Curriculum and Development (ASCD)
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

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