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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a level 3 certified addictions counselor. I have worked with individuals, couples and families in southern Colorado for almost 20 years around difficulties with relationships, abuse history, grief and loss, parenting, foster care, substance abuse and addictive behavior patterns. These patterns may involve drugs, alcohol, food or gambling but we can also get locked into destructive patterns with anger, fear, sadness, impulsivity, almost anything. When we begin to recognize that this has created significant difficulty or pain in our lives, we become motivated to change.
Sometimes our emotional pain brings us to a point of decision and we reach out for help. This may come as a result of a life-changing experience, recognition of repetitive or addictive patterns of behavior or, perhaps, just an unexplained readiness to do something different. I work with people to identify the problem and embark on the path of growth and change.
I have a rich and diverse background of personal experiences and education that I believe has helped me to develop a unique sense of compassion, understanding and hope. I admire the courage of my clients and look forward to hearing from you.