I believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps manage grief and anger by addressing the thoughts and avoidance behaviors that intensify loss. It does not eliminate sadness, but reframes the sadness and manages sudden anger or prolonged distress.

Treatment Approaches:

I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in group settings.

Career Path:

I started as a case manager in Pennsylvania for the Children, Youth, & Family Department and the Department of Aging. I have worked in several inpatient and outpatient clinics in Albuquerque; which led me to completing a Master’s Degree in Counseling from UNM in 2000. I have worked for Albuquerque Public Schools and Rio Rancho Public Schools for 20+ years as an elementary school counselor. After retiring in 2018, I have decided to return to counseling and have joined Albuquerque Psychiatry and Psychology this year.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy volunteering for several non-profit causes, arts and crafts, traveling, reading, fitness, and spending time with my dog.

Populations Served:

I service adolescents to senior populations.