My Story

I entered the field of psychotherapy as more of a second career. I spent a good part of my life in the field of graphic design and print production (I carry a love of printmaking with me.) It was a health scare in my mid thirties that made me reevaluate my path, and decide to go back to school to get a master's degree at Saint Mike's.

Funnily enough, I was very drawn to the work of Carl Rogers during that time, and did my major paper on his life's work. The person-centered approach, developed by Rogers, has been a consistent through-line for me, although I am drawn now to many other modalities in addition, but they seem to fit with the tenets of that foundation.

I first began to really pay attention to my dream life in the final year of my grad program, and some form of that practice has stayed with me. I worked with my dreams therapeutically and within peer-based groups. And I also have my own private study on how I relate to my dream life.

I think my gravitation to studying dreams came from my visual style, and that I tend to naturally think in ways of imagery or use metaphor. I think in therapy, if we can find everyday pictures from movies or pop culture to help convey something, then I welcome that, and I think it makes the work both fun and relatable.

As I have gotten older I have appreciated my connection to nature more and more. I think a simple walk outside or taking in some sunshine is invaluable. I lived in Hawaiʻi for short periods in my life, and being there helped me to really live in my senses and just notice the aliveness of all that is around us. I also cherish what Vermont brings, in a much different way but close to my heart, although I can miss that sun on a cold February morning.