My Approach to Therapy
Though you may not feel very strong right now, you possess your own personal strengths. As we sort through the problems that brought you to therapy, we will discover and develop your unique strengths and put these to use in helping you find greater fulfillment and inner peace.
I have a deep respect and admiration for my clients. I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you in your personal journey.
I listen carefully, regarding you as the expert on yourself and your life. While listening is important, I will also actively engage you so that our joint exploration will lead to insight, information and new skills that you can use to improve your life.
Most people find that I am warm and personable and that our conversations feel very natural, nonjudgmental, and supportive.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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State of Texas, License number: 28564
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MSW: University of Michigan, 1995
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BSW: University of Texas, 1994
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Private Practice since 2007
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Central Texas Palliative Care Associates
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Hospice Austin
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Adjunct Faculty: University of Texas, School of Social Work
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SafePlace
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Featured in Teens Healing at Camp Braveheart, a video about adolescent grief. Produced by Family Productions, 2002.
Co-authored:
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Children and Loss: A Practical Guide for Professionals. Lyceum Publishing, 2011.
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The Grief Assessment & Intervention Workbook: A Strengths Perspective. Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2010.
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Don't Look at Me In That Tone of Voice: Tween Discipline for Busy Parents. Self Published, 2013.
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Expect Respect: Support Group Curriculum for Safe and Healthy Relationships. Published by SafePlace, Austin Texas. 1997.
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Coming in 2017: Direct Practice Skills for Evidence-based Social Work: A Strengths-Based Text and Workbook. Springer Publishing.
Code of Ethics
I am licensed by Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and I adhere to the Code of Ethics for Social Workers.
To know more about these
ethical standards, click here.
And, of course, feel free to call or email if you have any questions or concerns!
