Education

M.S.     Counseling Psychology     2001                    University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY

 

B.A.       Theatre Arts                         1986                    Xavier University; Cincinnati, OH                   

 

A.A.       Italian Studies                      1983                    Franklin College; Lugano, Switzerland                                              

 

 

Clinical Experience

Marriage and Family Therapist in Psychotherapy Private Practice

San Rafael, California

1/ 2010 – Present

• Provide individuals, couples and families counseling in a private clinical setting.

• Focus of treatment includes trauma, substance use, mood disorders, gender issues and relational conflict.

 

BWell Mental Health Program Coordinator

Ritter Center; San Rafael, California

06/2011 - 07/2014           

• Manage mental health services program for homeless and low income services agency

• Ensure grant compliance; generate grant reports

• Monitor and track treatment outcomes

• Manage and supervise multidisciplinary team of treatment providers

• Coordinate program with county agencies

• Manage department budget

• Provide individual and group mental health treatment; Supervise unlicensed interns

 

Consultant for Continuing Education Provider Program

Esalen Institute; Big Sur, California

11/ 2010 – 5/2012           

• Work independently to reorganize Continuing Education Program for programs department of large non-profit retreat center.

• Support faculty in meeting provider status criteria

• Create new systems to implement program.

• Write instruction manual to facilitate handoff of project

• Supervise implementation of project

 

Outpatient Case Manager

Marin Services for Women; Greenbrae, California

8/2007 – 8/2010           

• Duties included case management, diagnosis, crisis intervention and psycho educational services for recovering women addicts.

• Provided individual, group counseling & family counseling

• Provided treatment planning, accurate charting, client assessment of needs

• Facilitated weekly family program for residential clients and their significant others

• Coordinated services with Prop36, Cal Works, Medical, and 3rd party reimbursers

• Served as interim outpatient coordinator during management transition

• Served as residential case manager for 6 months

 

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Adolescent Counseling Services; Menlo Park, California

12/2008 - 6/2009           

• Counseling Intern at La Enrada Middle School

• Provide counseling services to 4th through 8th grade students and their parents.

• Topics addressed: academic problems, behavioral issues, social skill development, peer pressure, financial insecurity

 

Site Director for Adult Residential Support Services

Buckelew Programs; San Rafael, California

12/2006 – 8/2007           

• Provided counseling, case management, and services for chronically mentally ill adults in a residential setting.

• Supervised four house managers who provide 24 hrs a day care.

• State certified administrator

 

Research Assistant

Department of Behavioral Sciences University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky

8/2002 – 6/2003                       

• Provided support services to Primary Investigator for major research project on women’s health and domestic violence.

• Surveyed judges, police chiefs and other key informants concerning their opinions on Emergency Protective Orders.

• Organized and processed data analysis.

• Provided overall organization of the Emergency Protective Order research process.

 

Data Manager

Center for Drug and Alcohol Research University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky

8/2002 – 6/2003

• Responsible for data maintenance for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome research grant.

• Generated assessment tools to evaluate the program effectiveness.

• Generated reports based on data gathered.

• Maintained good working relationships with grant organizers and field workers.

 

Management, Project Coordination and Customer Service Experience

Project Coordinator (promotion)

Esalen Institute; Big Sur, California

01/2006 - 12/2006           

• Managed 40-person Team of Massage Practitioner overseeing all aspects of personnel training, disciplinary action, hiring, scheduling, certification documentation and customer satisfaction.

• Implemented special projects

• Administrated Esalen Trademark Maintenance

• Addressed needs of Special Guests and Board members

• Continued Duties as Assistant to Executive Director

 

Assistant to the Executive Director (promotion)

Esalen Institute; Big Sur, California

10/2004 - 01/2006           

• Executive Assistant to the Director of a large non-profit retreat center.

• Tasks included generating multimedia presentations, coordinating property wide events, facilitating staff meetings, building interdepartmental relationships, presentations to county supervisors regarding county permitting procedures, and administrating insurance policies.

• Staff liaison for Non-profit board members

• Worked independently, setting priorities and managing multiple projects and responsibilities

• Represent Esalen at local community and county meetings

 

Front Office Staff Member/Extended Student

Esalen Institute; Big Sur, California

9/2003 - 10/2004           

• Provided excellent customer service for Institute guest and community members.

 

Account Coordinator/Sales Representative

Burlin & Company; Kentucky and Indiana

1991 - 1995                                                                       

• Responsible for wholesale sales in Kentucky and Indiana for over 20 retail gift lines.

• Staffed Consumer shows for distributor

• Generated new accounts and maintained strong working relationships with existing accounts

 

Account Manager

Trapp Communications; Lexington, Kentucky

1988 to 1990                       

• Responsible for account management, marketing and public relations at boutique graphics design firm.

• Duties included calling on existing accounts, presenting design solutions, monitoring project timelines, media placement

 

Student Services Assistant

Franklin College; Lugano, Switzerland

1986 -            1987                       

• Supervised residence hall for Franklin College students.

• Assisted in cross cultural adaptation of students