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I see clients from different backgrounds, much of my counseling these
days is with Christians who are looking for help from a Christian
perspective with relationships and emotional pain. If clients wish,
we may look at scripture and pray in sessions. I pray for wisdom as
I work with clients and try to make my theoretical approach to counseling
compatible with Biblical truths. In sessions, I listen and share.
I find myself drawing wisdom from many sources including the Bible,
Christian writers and my own experience. I often use cognitive behavioral
interventions and attachment theory material. I am on the referral
lists of the Focus on the Family and New Life Ministries radio programs
and the Christian Care Network of the American Association of Christian
Counselors. After teaching small group women’s Bible studies for many years, I went back to school to earn a master’s degree in marital and family therapy from Azusa Pacific University because I wanted to learn how to be more helpful to the hurting people. I have been married for almost 50 years and have two adult children and three grandchildren. |
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| Treatment Areas Issues in relationships, marriage, divorce recovery, parenting, behavior problems, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, child sexual abuse recovery for victim and parents, trauma recovery, depression, relationships within the church, and personal spiritual issues. Treatment Modalities: Primarily talk therapy with adults and play with talk therapy with children. Treatment Ages: all ages Specialties: I have special training in trauma recovery and critical incident stress management. I also was an elementary school counselor for 4 years and worked with parents and children on behavior issues that affected school performance such as ADHD. Payment options: Payment is expected at each session unless other arrangements are made. I am not on any insurance panels, but will provide a statement that the client can turn in to his/her insurance company. Accepting new clients: Yes Professional title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #MFC33541 In Practice since 1990 Trainee: August 1990 to September 1994 (counseled with licensed supervision while earning my Master’s degree) Intern: September 1994 to November1997 (counseled with licensed supervision) Licensed: November 1997 to present Degrees and Institutions: Master’s of Arts degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University Bachelor and Masters of Science degree in Physical Education from UCLA Office Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment only Publications: Co-Author of Caught in the Middle, How to be the Successful Wife of an Unbelieving Husband with Beverly Bush Smith, published by Tyndale House Publishers. Several articles for Today’s Christian Woman magazine Professional Organizations American Association of Christian Counselors California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist |
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