** Private Practice since 1995 **

Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis & Supervision Training

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

  • Training in A.R.T. with Nancy Montagna, 2018
  • Training in Advanced and Enhanced A.R.T. with Laney Rosenzweig, 2019

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensization Reprocessing Therapy)

  • Training in EMDR with Laurie Parnell, 2002
  • Continued Training and Supervision with Deany Laliotis & Rachel Harrison
  • Consultant-in-Training with Carol Miles 2023

Sex Therapy and Sexual Wellness

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout — Graduate Certificate in Sex Therapy.

Psychoanalytic and Supervision Training

  • Contemporary Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies 1997-1999
    Training in Supervision of the Psychoanalytic Process for Supervision of Psychoanalytic Candidates
  • Training Institute for Mental Health, NY, NY; 1990-1995
    Psychoanalytic Training, Certificate 1995
  • New York University School of Social Work 1994
    SIFI Training in Supervision of Social Work Students

Hypnosis, Breathwork and Transpersonal Therapy Training

Integration Concepts Breath Therapy Training with Carol Lampmann
August 2004, Completion levels one and two

The Wellness Institute: Hypnosis, Breathwork,  Psychodrama, Transpersonal Therapy Training

  • Hypnotherapy Trainer – Six Day Online Training from 2020 to present
  • Mentors II – from 2005 ongoing Transpersonal Therapy Training
    • Personal Transformation Intensive Leader Training – 2004
    • Subtle Energy Healing – August 2003, Yvonne Christman
    • Personal Transformation Intensive Internship 2001-2003
    • Focus: Relationships, Trauma and Shock, Addictions, Spiritual Healing and Transcendence
  • American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
    • Advanced Level Training 1998-1999
  • Integration Concepts Breath Therapy Training with Carol Lampmann
    • August 2004, Completion levels one and two

Other Training: Addictions, Grief Counseling, Reiki

RAPT Addiction Counselor Training 1996

American Academy of Bereavement, Bereavement Facilitator Training 1996

Reiki Master Initiation

  • Reiki 1 & 2, 2001 with Libby Barnett
  • Reiki Master Initiation with Dr. Sharda Sharma, 2003

Visionary Art Training, 2001, with Alex and Allyson Grey

Intuitive Process Painting, 2007-2009 with the Painting Experience

Graduate and Undergraduate Education

Catholic University, School for Social Service, Washington, DC, 2009 to the present
Doctoral Studies in Intersubjectivity, Women’s Issues and Caregiving, Treatment of Trauma and Secondary Trauma

New York University School of Social Work, Masters in Social Work 1989

Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, BA 1981

Positions Held

Wellness Institute – Hypnotherapy Trainer for Introductory 6-day Online Training 2020 to present

Nature Sacred Fellow – Ecopsychology researcher with the Nova Institute for Health of People, Places and Planet, formerly The Institute for Integrative Health (2017 to present).

Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of NJ
Chair, Continuing Education 1998-2003
Faculty and Supervisor for Psychoanalytic Training 1997 ongoing

Training Institute for Mental Health, NY NY — Faculty and Supervisor 1996-1998