: About Me

I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience.

Trained at the Institute for Expressive Therapies, I have built upon my Master of Arts degree with years of continuing education, practice and professional affiliation. I am a Certified Professional Art Therapist, a Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

My training has included: Gestalt Therapy, Jungian Theory, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Poetry Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Resolution, Addiction, Codependency, Dual Disorders, Adult Child of Dysfunctional Families, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Shamanism, Psychosynthesis, Soul Navigation and Reiki.

I have a particular interest in resolving childhood trauma to heal adults. Out of this work I have developed a strong advocacy for men. I believe that our culture has villianized men and given them very little freedom to heal from physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

I have been fortunate enough to have many strong and wise mentors in my life. Among these are Diane Topping, Arthur Meyer, Christine Page, Vija Lusebrink, Patrick Carnes and John Bradshaw.

Why I write ...

because I can!

My inspiration ...

comes from everywhere-conversations, meditations-even dreams!

Health & Fitness > Addiction Crack addict: Before, during and after the addiction

2 of 7

Crack addiction usually begins well into another addiction or during concurrent multiple addictions. It is not unusual to find that the addict who begins crack use also has a significant depression well under way before beginning use. Many recovering crack addicts will report having had a serious depression prior to any substance use. Other addicts will cite a serious depression reactive to the chronic use of substances before trying crack. The stimulating effects of crack provide some relief, at least for as long as the high lasts. Crack, a derivative of cocaine, is a chemical stimulant t...

More..

• Helium Charter Member