Education:
Capella University: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Ottawa University: M.A. in Professional Counseling
Certificate in Advance Graduate Studies in Marriage and
Family Counseling
B.A. in Psychology

Affiliations:
American Counseling Association
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
National Board of Certified Counselors
Arizona Psychological Association

Adjunct Faculty:
Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ, 2004-2006
Ottawa University, Phoenix, AZ, 1999-2004
Prescott College, Prescott, AZ, 2002-2003

Post Graduate Training:
Over 300 hours in advanced abuse and trauma recovery
Over 100 hours in attachment theory and treatment
Level 1: EMDR
Level 1: EFT Training, Level 1
Irlen Syndrome, Screener Level

Professional Presentations:
Capella University, 2002 and 2004
International Society for the Study of Dissociative Disorders, 2003
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2003
Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children, 1999

Workshops:
Couples Day of Discovery, co-presented with Dennis Ryan, M.C.
Attachment and Abuse Issues for Foster Parents, Catholic Social Services
Women Who Run With the Wolves, women's self-empowerment series based on the book by Christina Pinkola Estes

Community Involvement:
Former Committee Member, Governor's Committee on Violence Against Women
Former Chair of the Mentoring Program for Teen Girls, Business and Professional Women -- chapter level
Former Committee Chair, Franciscan Festival, Franciscan Renewal Center
Former Committee Member, Legislative Committee, Arizona Counseling Association
Former Committee Chair, Compendium Committee, Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children
Credentialed volunteer for Give An Hour offering treatment to returning veterans and families