Facility Folsom Medical Offices Department of Psychiatry Address 2155 Iron Point Road Folsom CA 95630 Map & Directions Telephone After-hours emergencies: (916) 973-5300 Appointments/information: (916) 973-5300 Cancellations: (916) 973-7490 E-mail your doctor

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Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

About Me

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where I lived until I went away to college. In 1982, I graduated from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, earning a Bachelor of Social Work degree. I moved to Austin, Texas where in 1986 I received a Master in Social Work degree from the University of Texas in Austin. I was licensed in Texas as an Advanced Clinical Social Worker from 1988-1993.

I moved to Sacramento in 1993 and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1996. I joined Kaiser’s Department of Psychiatry in 1996, first working in the Kaiser Inpatient hospital. I then transferred to the Intensive Outpatient Program at the Sacramento Medical Center, where I served the role of a therapist for high-risk mental health patients. More recently, I transferred to the Folsom clinic where I work as a member of the Bipolar Disorder Team.

The Bipolar Disorder Pathway services are based on evidenced based treatment. Along with medication treatment, we provide educational classes regarding management and treatment of the disorder (both for patients and their families), psychotherapy groups focusing on interpersonal problems and routine changes that trigger mood episodes and some limited individual short-term psychotherapy when appropriate. A class on Mindfulness and Mood Management is also offered.

All of my Kaiser work experience has been in the Adult Services department. In my private life, I enjoy my numerous pets, hiking, belonging to a monthly book group and a monthly card group with friends. Of most importance is spending time with my family.

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