Credentials:

   - Doctoral degree, Lehigh University
   - Licensed psychologist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
   - 31 years experience teaching, counseling, supervising. and writing. 
   - Clinical member, Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

- Certified Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Level II Clinician, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Educational Specialist I, Secondary School Guidance, Commonwealth of PA
- Focusing Certifying Coordinator & Certified Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapist/Trainer
- Adjunct professor of Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College since 1996
- Private Practice for adults and couples in Bethlehem, PA since 1977 

My personal and professional lives are guided by the humanistic belief that there is a source of unlimited knowing within each of us that provides us with the capacity to solve problems and achieve personal fulfillment .  For most of us this "inner knowing" is blocked by fears and doubts. I value self-acceptance and self-responsibility as foundations for leading a happy life; and I believe that a safe, supportive environment promotes the development of these characteristics and permits greater access to our inner knowing . 

Believing in the healing power of truth, respect, and constructive intentions, I advocate that developing an attitude of love, openness, and acceptance toward ourselves maximizes our growth-seeking efforts and serves as a prerequisite for deepening our relationships with others .  My professional work is grounded in a profound commitment to respecting individual differences, helping others access and honor their moment-to-moment experiencing, and empowering others to follow their truth to the best of their ability

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