EDUCATION

1991- 94           PhD Program,  Clinical Psychology,  The Wright Institute,  Berkeley, CA; 
                            Continued graduate studies, practicum, and internships

1989         MA Clinical Psychology,  John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA; 
                            Specialization in Child and Adolescent Treatment

1987          BA Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA

1976-79            PreMed Studies, Brown University, Providence, RI

CONCURRENT IN DEPTH STUDIES AND TRAINING

• EMDR for Trauma and problematic coping mechanisms and personality traits

• Enneagram (Personality Types)

• Child and Expressive Arts Therapy

• Sandtray/play Therapy

• Self Psychology  

• Creativity and creative process

• Artists' lives and personality characteristics

• Substance Abuse

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

I was tempted to say "alternative" and yet, sometimes, personal exploration and experience has been invaluable. In the early 1980's, I was compelled to seek a deeper understanding of myself and human potential/development in general.  That endeavor led to the following immersive interests, many of which continue to strongly influence my work as a psychotherapist.

• Study of creative process, artist lives, and their artwork

• Yoga

• Reichian and BioEnergetic Breath and Bodywork

• Somatic Therapy

• Certification as a Massage and Bodywork Therapist

• Gurdjieff/4th Way Work

• Aikido for Kinesthetic Awareness and Attunement

• Meditation Zen and Vipassana  (Mindfulness)

• A.H. Almaas's (Diamond Heart Process) teachings and approach to working on one's self

• Eckhart Tolle's writing and methods