Letter of Introduction

As a fully licensed psychologist in the State of Michigan, I provide a wide range of psychological services to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, with a special interest and training in working with stepfamilies.  

 

As a Board-certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, I have developed an expertise in treating grief reactions and depression along with traumatic stress and anxiety.  I am trained in the use of EMDR as a means of treating trauma and anxiety.

 

Recognizing the close relationship between mental and spiritual health and having both a PhD in Counseling Psychology and a DMin in Formational Counseling, I practice Spiritually-oriented Psychotherapy by integrating the spiritual beliefs, values, and practices of my patients into the therapeutic process.

 

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Accepting new patients dealing with the following:

      Anxiety                                                          Cross-cultural and transition issues

      Trauma and abuse                                       Adjustment disorders

      Family and Stepfamily issues                    Religious or spiritual issues

 

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Availability

Thursday: 10:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:00

 

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Educational Background:

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Bachelor of Science                           Elementary Education                      1979

Southern Adventist University

 

Master of Arts                                    Community Counseling                     1994

Andrews University    

 

Doctor of Philosophy                         Counseling Psychology                     1997

Andrews University

 

Doctor of Ministry                              Formational Counseling                    2007

Ashland Theological Seminary

 

Certificate Program                          Global Mental Health                          2019

Harvard University

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