FAQsPhilosophyI believe in engaging with clients in a collaborative, equal relationship. I strive to provide a safe atmosphere where together we can explore your concerns at a pace that you deem appropriate.Areas of SpecializationI provide counseling services to individuals, couples, families & groups, and specialize in several topic areas, including:•Physical illness•Chronic physical pain•Depression, anxiety•Expressive arts therapy•Life transitionsClients’ RightsYou have many rights, some of which are:•To be treated with respect at all times•To ask questions at any time•To have full information about my scope of practice and therapeutic orientation•To have full information regarding limits of confidentiality•To continue or discontinue therapy, as you see fit•To disclose only the personal information that you chooseConfidentialityI pledge to keep confidential the information you impart during sessions, with the follow exceptions. Ethical standards and legal codes* require counselors to report to a third party when clients indicate any of the following situations: If the client intends to harm self or others, or, if the client has information of anyone’s direct involvement with child abuse or neglect or abuse of the elderly. Also, information that is mandated by the courts cannot be kept confidential.*American Counseling Association, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, and Nevada Revised StatutesAppointmentsTo schedule an appointment, please call me at (775) 287-6784. I typically return calls within 24-48 hours. If you need to cancel an appointment, please contact me at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. Payment is collected at the conclusion of each session. I am on a few insurance panels and am happy to bill your insurance company whether as an in-network or out-of-network provider. I also provide counseling services as authorized by various regional EAPs and Nevada State programs.QualificationsLicensure and CertificationI am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT#1058), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (CP#0011), a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (#109LC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC#87375).EducationMy Master’s Degree is in Counseling and Educational Psychology, earned at the University of Nevada, Reno.TrainingI regularly attend professional training workshops. A full listing of the workshops I’ve attended can be found on my website.MembershipsI’m a member of several professional organizations, some of which are below.Professional AffiliationsAmerican Counseling AssociationAmerican Association for Marriage and Family TherapyInternational Association of Marriage and Family CounselorsNevada Association for Marriage and Family TherapyNational Association for Alcoholism & Drug Abuse CounselorsCollaborative Family Health Care AssociationAssociation for Creativity in CounselingLicensed Marriage & Family TherapistLicensed Clinical Professional CounselorLicensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor
FAQs
Philosophy
I believe in engaging with clients in a collaborative, equal relationship. I strive to provide a safe
atmosphere where together we can explore your concerns at a pace that you deem appropriate.
Areas of Specialization
I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, families & groups,
and specialize in several topic areas, including:
•
Physical illness
•
Chronic physical pain
•
Depression, anxiety
•
Expressive arts therapy
•
Life transitions
Clients’ Rights
You have many rights, some of which are:
•
To be treated with respect at all times
•
To ask questions at any time
•
To have full information about my scope of practice and therapeutic orientation
•
To have full information regarding limits of confidentiality
•
To continue or discontinue therapy, as you see fit
•
To disclose only the personal information that you choose
Confidentiality
I pledge to keep confidential the information you impart during sessions, with the follow
exceptions. Ethical standards and legal codes* require counselors to report to a third party when
clients indicate any of the following situations: If the client intends to harm self or others, or, if
the client has information of anyone’s direct involvement with child abuse or neglect or abuse of
the elderly. Also, information that is mandated by the courts cannot be kept confidential.
*American Counseling Association, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, and
Nevada Revised Statutes
Appointments
To schedule an appointment, please call me at (775) 287-6784. I typically return calls within 24-
48 hours. If you need to cancel an appointment, please contact me at least 24 hours prior to
your appointment. Payment is collected at the conclusion of each session. I am on a few
insurance panels and am happy to bill your insurance company whether as an in-network or out-
of-network provider. I also provide counseling services as authorized by various regional EAPs
and Nevada State programs.
Qualifications
Licensure and Certification
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT#1058), a Licensed Clinical Professional
Counselor (CP#0011), a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (#109LC) and a
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC#87375).
Education
My Master’s Degree is in Counseling and Educational Psychology, earned at the University
of Nevada, Reno.
Training
I regularly attend professional training workshops. A full listing of the workshops I’ve
attended can be found on my website.
Memberships
I’m a member of several professional organizations, some of which are below.
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Nevada Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
National Association for Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
Collaborative Family Health Care Association
Association for Creativity in Counseling
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor
