Education
Licensed Psychologist
MA Psychology and Counseling, St. Mary's College, Minneapolis, MN
MS Continuing Education/ Women's Studies,
Mankato State University, Mankato, MN

Professional Experience
Psychologist, Director of Mind, Body, Spirit Center 1998 - present
Counseling for individuals, couples and adolescents
Perform assessments to determine problem areas
Develop treatment plans to create a mind, body, spirit balance
Determine if clients are living the life they want
Assist individuals in learning the connection between the mind, body and spirit
Empower clients in making decisions by listening to their inner voice
Support individuals in defining their purpose in life
Help clients pay attention to their energy drains and their energy fuels
To provide confidential therapy groups on Self-Esteem, Self-Defeating Behaviors,
Setting Boundaries, Journey to the Soul and others as needed

Therapist, MESA 1993 - 1997
Counseling families in crisis Shakopee, Minnesota
Perform diagnostic evaluations, written reports & collateral contacts
Provide interventions and treatment for domestic violence perpetrators
Direct orientation sessions and aftercare support services for families in crisis
Co-facilitate therapy groups utilizing a global "multi-systems" approach
Conduct interviews, identify effects of violence on partners
Provide referrals for partner's & children's safety
Respond to crisis line & program inquiries, manage interventions
Advocate & network with community agencies & resources
Assist in case management, program research & development

Director, Citizens Educating for Self-Reliance 1987 - 1991
Educating & Advocating for low income families
Founded CESR for the empowerment of low-income people through advocacy, education and lobbying efforts
Coordinated grant writing efforts for CESR including project budgets and reports and compliance with state, federal and granting agencies
Trained, supervised and managed staff and operations of CESR office
Networked effectively with other organizations and agencies
Provided case management and client information and referral
Developed and instructed leadership trainings and classes on team building, conflict resolution, self esteem and assertiveness

Personal Educational Consulting Business 1985 - 2003

Providing Education for Diverse populations 1990-2003
Mpls. Tech. & Community College, Adler Institute, Mankato State University, Austin, Worthington and Willmar Community Colleges; Jackson, Albert Lea Technical Colleges, numerous and various agencies, organizations, state and regional conventions

- Seventeen years of experience as instructor and presenter of educational seminars & classes on such topics as co-dependency, assertiveness, self-esteem, setting personal and professional boundaries, addictive behaviors, mid-life concerns, and multi-cultural/ gender fair sensitivity issues, elder abuse, counseling perpetrators and victims of domestic violence, and domestic violence effects on work performance.