EDUCATION
M.A. Social Work, 1981 - University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
M.A. Psychology, 1979 - Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
B.A. Philosophy, 1977 - St. Mary's College, Winona, Minnesota
LICENSURE AND AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Minnesota, #7998)
National Association of Social Workers
Academy of Certified Social Workers
CLINICAL SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
Proficient working with adults and late teens in individual, group, marital, and family therapy.
Theoretical base for treatment combines psychodynamic, phenomenological, family systems
and strategic principles. Treatment methods have been influenced by short-term dynamic,
strategic, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral models, in addition to
psychoeducational and symptom-management approaches. I tend to think
phenomenologically, meaning that I de-emphasize theoretical thinking in favor of an
emphasis on discovery, client-defined issues, and the application of techniques congruent
with the network of meaning that characterizes the client's experience.
DISORDERS TREATED
Adjustment Disorders
Marital and relationship problems
Depression, Bipolar Disorder and other mood disorders
Parent-Child Conflict
Generalized Anxiety and "Stress"
Work-place conflicts or issues
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse intertwined with mental health problems
Anger (and Intermittent Explosive Disorder)
Grief, Loss, and Complicated Bereavement
Schizophrenia
Suicidality
Self-Esteem problems
Sexuality issues, and some forms of sexual dysfunction
I have particular interests in these areas:
- The treatment of depression
- Stress management
- Marital and relationship adjustment
- The needs and challenges of single people
- Existential concerns (estrangement from others, questions of life meaning or purpose,
conflicts about death)
I am open to creative things like co-therapy, in-home treatment (if warranted), developing group services to serve a need in the community, pro bono consultation, and broad-based collaboration involving different systems (schools, community groups, in-patient psychiatric units, substance abuse treatment programs, etc.).
I also provide fee-based consultation to businesses, non-profit agencies, and individuals.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SETTINGS
Before starting private practice, I held the following positions:
Licensed Therapist / Senior Therapist
Allina Health Systems / United Behavioral Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1993 to 1999
Senior Psychiatric Social Worker
Hennepin County Mental Health Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1985 to 1993
Volunteer Counselor and Supervisor
Walk-In Counseling Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1983 to 1993
Clinical Social Worker
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, Anoka, Minnesota - 1981 to 1985
INSURANCE PLANS
Insurance plans for which I am a credentialed, in-network provider: Medica, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Atrium, Medical Assistance, Medicare, Magellan EAP, Integra Mental Health Net, Horizon EAP, and others. Also, some plans allow for out-of-network coverage, so if you have questions please contact me. For those not covered by insurance, or for those who do not wish to use their insurance benefits, I offer a sliding fee scale.