Biography

I have been in private practice since 1988, and my background includes work with Catholic Charities, Head Start, and the AIDS Health Project. I have worked as a clinical supervisor at Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, and I have served as an orals examiner for the licensing board of California (BBSE). I currently work with A Home Within, an agency that provides consistent therapeutic relationships to foster care children. I hold an MA in Psychology, an MFA in Creative Writing, and a BA in Women’s Studies and English Literature. My license number is 22460.

FORMAL EDUCATION

MFT License #MQ022460 July 1986
MFA Creative Writing, 2004, USF
MA Psychology, 1984, New College of California
BA Women’s Studies and English Literature, 1978 Binghamton University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Psychotherapy Practice
Clinical Supervisor @ Haight Ashbury Psychological Services
Orals Examiner for BBSE
Geriatric Therapist and Team Leader for Bridge Medical Group, San Mateo
Shelter Advocate @Marin Abused Women’s Services
MFT Intern @ Catholic Charities and Headstart Program
Counselor & Medical Aide @ Planned Parenthood

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Ongoing education and training is important to me. I am involved in regular professional consultation and maintain my educational requirements.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

San Francisco Chapter; California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Marin Chapter; California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders
AIDS Health Project

A Home Within;  Work as a volunteer clinician for  this San Francisco based agency that provides therapy and support for foster children and their care givers.