Having raised six children and enjoyed several "careers", including teaching, before I trained to be a therapist, I bring a common-sense reality based approach to my clients.  My therapy philosophy offers usable and realistic tools that clients can continue to draw from long after our sessions are finished.

Life coaching gives me an opportunity to work with clients who are "stuck" and need some new ideas and encouragement to eliminate "overwhelm" in their lives or to face and resolve new challenges. I especially enjoy working with carepartners, who are dealing with the challenge of a loved one's chronic or life threatening illness. Change can be difficult for all of us, but the right approach can make it rewarding.