Education and Experience

Licensed Professional Counselor,
Oklahoma Department of Health, # 2498

Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences,
Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology,
Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma

1999- 2010  Psychotherapist for a psychiatric hospital treating children, adolescents, and their families for such issues as: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma from past abuse, sexually inappropriate behaviors, behavioral problems, aggression, opposition, drug abuse, suicide attempts, and self harmful behaviors. Supervised practicum students and Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates.

2006-2008 Contract Psychotherapist for a community mental health center. Treated adults with issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma from past abuse,drug abuse, and maritial problems. Served as Supervisor for Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates.

2004-2007 Head of Training for a psychiatric hospital. Conducted over 750 training hours for psychotherapists, nurses, and mental health workers. Topics included: crisis management, child development, discipline strategies, treating psychiatric disorders, and building healthy relationships. Served as Supervisor for Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates.

1997-1999 Psychotherapist for a therapuetic fostercare agency. Served children and adolescents in fostercare removed from their families due to alleged abuse or neglect. Treated children and adolescents with such issues as: depression, anxiety, trauma from past abuse, behavioral problems, aggression, and opposition.

1994- 1997 Served as a Mental Health Technician and latter as a psychotherapist for children and adolescents in day treatment programs. Treated such issues as: depression, anxiety, trauma from past abuse, behavioral problems, aggression, and opposition.

   Training in 
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
and other
Evidenced Based Practices
    (partial list)