My career spans 26 years of practice, initially in child protection services, where my clinical skills were in high demand working with families in crisis. My masters level education in social work focused on working with individuals, families, and groups, and periodic training throughout my career has kept me current and broadened my knowledge and skills. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment, deep respect for your story, and the best of my understandings of human thriving to assist in your pursuit of your goals. Whether your focus is recent and relatively clear, or long term and complex, I am confident that opportunities can be found to move towards healing and change. I have broad experience and welcome teens to seniors, individually, as couples, and with families. I have specific interest and experience in working with men, first responders, and indigenous persons. more... See more text