 Formal Education & TrainingI hold Masters Degrees in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University and a Masters of Education from San Diego State University. I have an undergraduate degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Spanish from the University of Washington. Major course work includes: Interpersonal Communication, Adult Learning, Needs Assessments, Human Growth and Development, Marriage Family Therapy and Group Theory.LicensureI am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for the State of Oregon. I abide by the Code of Ethics.
CertificationsI am certified to administer the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Core Values Inventory (CVI), the Team Management Index (TMI), and the Leadership Skills Index (LSI).
PersonalI am a parent of three adult children with my husband of 29 years. In my time alone I enjoy athletic activities, time outdoors, reading and writing. I am passionate about learning and living my life on purpose. By this I mean living my life both with intentionality and goals. I bring this dedication to my work with clients helping them to live on purpose. My interest is helping you confront and deal with your issues in order to gain a sense of peace and direction.
Professionally, I’ve spent 18 years working for several large organizations as a leadership and organization consultant. I transitioned from solely consulting to individual, couples and family counseling with the completion of Masters’ degrees in Professional Counseling and Marriage Family Therapy. I have found in my life as well as others, when healthy change occurs in one person others in the family, community and organizations benefit. I draw upon many areas of my life to help me be an effective counselor and consultant; my education, Christian faith, work experience and life experiences. |
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