QUALIFICATIONS
Thirty years’ experience as a counselor to widely divergent populations
Ability to connect with and offer empathic presence, support, emotional and spiritual guidance to clients
Enthusiasm and conscientious commitment to responsibilities

EDUCATION
B.A., Ottawa University, Ottawa Kansas, Psychology
M.S., University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, Educational Psychology and Guidance (now Counseling Psychology)
Units I, II, Clinical Pastoral Education, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho
Two-year Lay Ministry Program, Seminary Without Walls, Boise Idaho
Seminars, Workshops, Continuing Education dealing with depression, addictions, abuse, eating disorders, family dysfunction, EMDR, Imago Therapy, death and dying

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Idaho
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Idaho
Nationally Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Private Practice Therapist, Carter Counseling, 2003-2008 (current)
Private Practice Therapist, BPA Behavioral Health, 2001-2003
Private Practice Therapist, Carter Counseling, 1988-2000
Counselor, Part-time, Baker University, 1992-1995
Therapist, Full and Part-time, Catholic Social Services, 1986-1998
Therapist, Bert Nash Community Mental Health, 1987-1988
Private Practice Therapist, Powell and Associates, 1986-1988
Private Practice Therapist, Psychological Associates, 1984-1986
Director of Counseling, College of Idaho, 1984-86
Counselor, College of Idaho, 1983-1984
Counselor, Johnson County Community College, 1982-1983
Director of Counseling, Avila College, 1979-1982

CHAPLAINCY EXPERIENCE
Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, Journeys Hospice, 2007-2008
Intern Chaplain, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, 2003-2004 and 2006-2007

GROUPS/PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
Grief Recovery Groups
Recovery from Eating Disorders Groups
Sexual Abuse Recovery Groups
Stress Reduction Presentations and Workshops
Separation Anxiety Presentations and Groups for College Seniors
Assertiveness Training Workshops
The Dance of Anger Presentations and Workshops
Divorce Recovery Workshops

Professional Organizations		American Mental Health Counselors Association Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association American Counseling Association Association of Professional Chaplains, Affiliate National Board for Certified Counselors