About Me
I typically treat patients with long-standing difficulties in their life. They have usually made numerous attempts to resolve internal distress and conflict in relationships with varying degrees of success.
I am honored that people choose to consult with me and trust me with the most intimate part of themselves: their thoughts and feelings.
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When I'm not at the office, I relax by skiing, playing tennis, swimming, biking, reading, and taking up any hobby involving bright colors and a "How-to" kit. I am a Mid-Westerner who wandered over to the West Coast. I grew up caring for livestock, baking cookies, and creating 4-H projects for the county fair. My roots are in honesty and hard work.
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Specialties
Personality Disorders
Trauma (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Issues Addressed
Interpersonal Relationships
Affective Regulation (Depression, Anxiety)
Sexual Abuse
Severe Mental Illness (Psychosis, Suicidal Ideation)
Education:
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology (2008)
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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M.A. Forensic Psychology (2003)
University of Denver, Denver, CO
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B.A. Psychology and Social Work (1996)
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
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Memberships & Certifications:
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Practice Organization
San Joaquin Valley Psychological Association
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Certified HeartMath Practitioner