What to expect…

Your sessions will involve taking a deep dive into your past, and processing the impact of those experiences on your present day life. I’m interested to understand your history and how it has impacted you, including the positive experiences you’ve had, as well as the distressing or traumatic events that we all inevitably experience throughout a lifetime. Generally, you set the agenda for the session and we will focus on what you feel most drawn to. Based on what is surfacing in the session, we will explore how to best support your healing process.

How I work…

I integrate several modalities including Psychodynamic Therapy, Body Oriented Psychotherapy, Mindfulness/Meditation, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Spiritual Counseling (no matter your religious/spiritual orientation).

Professional Background…

My career has been focused on providing emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to people from all walks of life. I started my work as a Chaplain in the Allegheny County Jail, private hospital setting, and in the Veterans Administration as a Mental Health Chaplain Resident. I've also worked as a therapist both in group and in private practices. I have provided spiritual and clinical counseling for individuals and couples dealing with Trauma/PTSD, anxiety and depression, drug and alcohol recovery, homelessness, grief and loss, LGBT issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, personality and psychotic disorders, life adjustment issues, and religious/spiritual issues.

EMDR Consultation…

I am currently offering consultation as a CIT. If you have interest in individual or group consultation for EMDR Training or Certification, feel free to reach out to me by clicking the “Contact Me” Button below.

CREDENTIALS

National Board Certified Counselors, NBCC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work

Pre-Control Candidate, Interregional Society of Jungian Analysts

Master of Science, Clinical Counseling, Carlow University

Master of Divinity, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

BA Communications/Sociology, Concord University

EMDR Certified, EMDR International Association

EMDR Consultant in Training, EMDR International Association

Certified Reiki Practitioner, Level 2

2nd Dan Black Belt, Shaolin Kung fu