“Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person.”
– Rachel Naomi Remen
Let me tell you a little about myself and my psychology practice.
I am a licensed psychologist and have been offering psychotherapeutic and educational services for thirty-five years. With regard to my psychotherapy services, I initially practiced in schools and clinics and then, 20 years ago, opened a private practice. I would describe myself as a traditionally trained depth psychologist with a spiritual orientation.
I have worked with a variety of individuals over the years. Many have come to me because of discomfort due to painful life circumstances, such as loss of a loved one through death, personal health issues, relationship difficulties, struggles with addiction, effects of abuse and trauma, living with limiting and uncomfortable anxiety/or depression. Others have felt that their lives were going relatively well on the outside, but that on the inside they were hearing echoes of “Is this all there is,” that somehow they had lost their way. No matter the differences, it seems that the bottom line with everyone, whether conscious or not, has been a desire for more peace, freedom, and connection.
In helping clients with these concerns and difficulties, I try to be as collaborative as possible, to develop a sense that we are working together toward a common goal of a richer, more fulfilling life. I also try to convey a sense of hope, based on a belief that there is a natural capacity in all of us toward growth and wholeness and that together we can find ways to allow that to happen…and hopefully, even have some fun along the way!
To facilitate this collaborative work, I often use experiential techniques, particularly therapeutic imagery (About Therapeutic Imagery). Drawing from Transpersonal Psychotherapy Approaches, Jungian and Psychosynthesis-based especially, and from Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral, and Humanistic Orientations, there are a variety of different therapeutic imagery techniques and exercises which can be used for both symptom reduction and deeper personality integration. Working on the levels of mind, body, and spirit, and supported by recent neurospychological research, therapeutic imagery can help to activate a person’s natural ability to heal through connection with inner sources of wisdom.
In addition to individual and group clinical work, I provide consultation and supervision services to other practitioners who are particularly interested in integrating imagery into their therapy practices. I also share my expertise in therapeutic imagery in the Human Development Program at Saint Mary’s University, MN and in the Clinical Psychology Program at the National University of Ireland, Galway, as well as at other educational and clinical venues.
Education, Training, Licensure and Competencies
