
I have a curious, collaborative, nonjudgmental approach to guiding others towards their best selves. As a psychotherapist, leadership coach, Life Energies facilitator and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, I use a variety of tools to move my clients towards resolution, success and a more productive, vibrant life.
My belief is that all internal obstacles (mood or health issues) are either rooted in, or have been worsened by some form of trauma. Trauma can be worked through and anyone can expand their capacity to better face past difficulties successfully. Change is inevitable and with support we can create the changes we desire.
I’ve integrated years of training and experience and provide a safe supportive connection to guide clients towards greater embodiment, self-healing, and conscious mindful living.
I offer ten to twenty-minute consultations prior to the start of coaching, counseling, trauma recovery or training in nine life energies embodiment work. Virtual and certain forms of in-person meetings are possible after the initial phone or video consultation.My forty years of practice has focused on engaging individuals, couples, parents and families around their challenges and guiding them toward greater harmony, satisfaction and fulfillment.
I began my journey in the field of mental health as a ward attendant at the Danvers State Mental Hospital in 1970. Then in 1976 as a mental health counselor on the Leland psychiatric unit at Beverly Hospital. In 1980 I was a mental health counselor in an adolescent day treatment program and in 1981- 83 I was a psychotherapist intern at a Family Counseling and Guidance Center. After receiving a Masters degree in clinical social work , I worked at this same agency for three years before going into private practice.
In 1999 my training as a life and leadership coach began and that training was completed in 2003. Alongside of having a psychotherapy practice and a coaching practice, I also began thirteen years of training around the nine life energies with the organization New Equations™ Inc. In 2016 I became an affiliate with two derivative organizations, Body of 9, Inc. in Montana and 9Lifeenergies in Oslo Norway.
Knowledge of life energies has allowed me more to easily engage and create rapport with my clients, as well has providing me with an array of embodiment tools and practices to offer in the course of meeting with my clients.
In the last three years I have studied, trained and practiced the cutting edge Somatic Experiencing work of Peter Levine. This has significantly transformed the work I do with my clients providing and added emphasis and on the nuanced use of embodiment practices for healing trauma.
Understanding that human connection is the most important thing in life, my mission is to guide clients toward greater self-awareness, mindful embodiment, personal empowerment and authenticity as they create fulfilling relationships.
Nurturing the relationships with self and others is the essence of my process with clients. This includes teaching, facilitating and expanding my clients’ capacity to maintain a grounded, centered connection that will enhance their personal presence, comfort with intimacy and finding the path to flow into peak performance.
I am an out-of-network provider by all insurance companies. Clients pay directly for services and may access reimbursement from insurance companies themselves using receipts suitable for the purpose.
Currently, most meetings with new clients are conducted over the phone or via video-conferencing. Most life energy identifications are part of in-person workshops.
Experience Outline
With over forty years experience as counselor, psychotherapist, and coach, and over twenty Body of 9 and 9 Lifeenergies teacher and facilitator, I have accumulated over 50,000 hours of coaching and counseling and over 3000 hours of continuing education.
Education
- MSW: Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work – Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, 1983
- Photography & Graphic Design – Montserrat School of Visual Art 1974-76
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology – Northeastern University, 1973
Credentials Earned
- SEP: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with Certificate 2025
- NLE: 9 Lifeenergies Instructor/Facilitator 2017
- CNEI: Certified Nine Energies Instructor – 9 Energies Inc., 2018
- CBO9: Certified Body of 9 Facilitator
- CNET: Certified New Equations Teacher – New Equations Teacher Training Organization – New Equations, Inc., 2012
- CPCC: Certified Professional Co-Active Coach – The Coaches Training Institute, 2012
- CEAP: Certified Employee Assistance Professional – International Employee Assistance Professional Association 1993
- LICSW: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – Massachusetts Board of Registration, 1985