I am  a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist,  specializing in individual and family therapy.  I maintain a private practice in Bend, Oregon in Central Oregon. - through Creative Connections Counseling Services.  I have experience in trauma resolution & Healing; adults working through addictive and mental health challenges; current and past abuse and neglect;, neglected and traumatized children, adolescents, and adults - past & present; I assist individuals towards move past  and integrating trauma's and blocks of the past to form healthy relationships in the present.   

I have  over 15 years experience as a Mental Health Provider, having obtained my graduate education at Southwestern College, in Santa Fe, New Mexico - receiving a transpersonal education, and MA in Art Therapy.  My education incorporated both clinical  & expressive and creative methods of healing.

I am  an interactive systems and  solution-focused therapist, incorporating a balanced perspective.  My therapeutic approach is to provide support to my clients to help them move towards effectively engaging in life in order to achieve success. I provide a compassionate, and authentic presence -- assisting  clients to find love in connecting to to their own heart sanctuary.

Education:  MA in Art Therapy & Transpersonal Counseling -  Santa Fe, New Mexico
License, Certifications & Awards - LPC; ATR-BC

Additional Training  Jungian Trained Sandplay Therapy; Experiential Play Therapy; Mindfulness Approaches; Nature-Based Practices
Professional Activities and Memberships   American Art Therapy Association
Oregon Friends of Jung
Art Therapy Credentials Board