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My Qualifications

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I started working for Kaiser in the Spring of 2005. Prior to my employment at Kaiser, I have worked in a variety of social service settings providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and famlies. I have also worked in private practice and had the privilege to work with a variety of individuals and families, including children with autistic spectrum disorders. While working in a county alcohol, drug, and mental health program, I worked with women in varius stages of addiction.

My Professional Interests

I am particularly interested in women's issues, specifically issues relating to pregnant and parenting women. I feel fortunate to work for the Early Start Program that emphasizes prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and drug-related complications. It is a rewarding process to be able to see a woman progress through her pregnancy and to be able to support a positive birth outcome.

My Personal Interests

I am originally from the Midwest, and I must say I have enjoyed the California weather. I have also been fortuante to experience firsthand two pregnancies and births in the Kaiser Ob/Gyn Department. I spend the majority of my free time with my family, specifically my two young daughters and husband.

Undergraduate Education	University of Minnesota	BA Psychology
Graduate Education	John F. Kennedy University	MA Counseling Psychology
Began Practice	1998
Joined Kaiser	2005

Licensing Information

I am licensed by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners of the State of California. My license number is MFT40857.

What It Means to be Licensed

To become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), a person must graduate with their Master's degree from an accredited university. He/she must take additional training in areas such as: alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency, human sexuality, partner abuse detection and intervention, and child abuse. After completing graduate school, a licensee must also complete 3,000 - 3,200 hours of supervised experience and pass written exams before becoming licensed. The licensee must take continuing education courses every two years.

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