I grew up in the Midwest but dreamed of moving to New York City every day from twelve on. I went to school at New York University graduating with a degree in theater and journalism. I spent 20 years there working in the photo industry on fashion, celebrity and advertising shoots, and continued to do so after moving to Los Angeles. I left New York in 2001, wanting a fresh start after treatment for breast cancer. I am forever grateful to never to live through winter again.

My own therapy helped me make this life transition by examining my beliefs about myself and what I wanted in the next phase of my journey. It helped me see that I didn’t have to limit myself because of my age and that so much more was open to me. Because of this realization, I graduated at  60 years of age from Antioch University with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I am currently a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under the supervision of Dr. Vanessa Spooner. I love being a therapist and helping people discover their strengths and what is authentic to them.

I am 63 years of age and have a wealth of lived experience which includes being married for over 30 years, cancer, infertility, and adoption, among other issues. I believe this experience is a great asset for a therapist to have and helps me bring needed empathy to what my clients are going through. When I’m not at work, you will find me with my hands in clay making ceramics, hiking with friends, face-timing with my son or watching Severance with my partner and two cats.

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