MY TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - I have been a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia since 1997. I received a Masters in Social Work from Catholic University with a special focus in adult mental health in 1993, completed advanced training in psychotherapy from American University’s Center for Psychological and Learning Services in 1994, and earned a Certificate in Gerontology from George Mason University in 2013. I have also taught in the social work department of George Mason University. I had a longstanding affiliation with The Women’s Center in Vienna, where I provided psychotherapy services to clients, supervision and training to psychotherapy students, and consultation on services and programs for older adults. I am experienced in working with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in addition to sexual orientations.

MY PERSONAL AND LIFE EXPERIENCE - Growing up I spent many years in Africa, Asia, and Mexico, giving me broad experience with diverse cultures. I have been married for nearly 40 years and have two adult children. I have been a stay-at-home mother and a working mother.  I have dealt personally with many life issues including managing the learning disabilities of my children, providing many years of caregiving for a sick parent, and managing the transitions of elderly parents and in-laws.  A favorite hobby of mine is singing, and I believe strongly in the therapeutic and transformative power of art and creativity.

CREDENTIALS

2020- Completed two year program Study of Aging and Clinical Applications, Washington School of Psychiatry

2013 - Completed interdisciplinary gerontology program, George Mason University

2012 - Certified Clinical Supervisor, State of Virginia

1994 - Completed training in advanced psychotherapy, Center for Psychological and Learning Services, American University

1993 - Master of Social Work, Catholic University of America

1987 - Bachelors Degree, Psychology, George Washington University

1997 - Virginia License Number - 0904003584

National Provider Identifier Number - 1194023853

Member - Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work

Member - National Association of Social Workers

Member - Clinical Social Work Association