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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have been assisting people in their Journeys since 1993. 

Originally from Fargo, ND, I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary's University in Minneapolis, MN.  I went on for continuing education through the Psychosynthesis Institute of Minnesota.  Psychosynthesis is a Mind, Body, Spirit based approach that I incorporate with many of my clients.

I began my career working for the private non-profit organization of Positive Alternatives, Inc. serving at-risk, run-away teenagers and their families in a six-county area of western Wisconsin.  I then worked at Helios Center & Access Center Mental Health Clinic in Menomonie, WI.  I also have taught a few classes at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, before beginning my private clinical practice in Hudson WI during September of  2003.

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...to bring forth Who you Really Are,  or what you might be - a sacred place & time and use it.....
Something will Happen."
 
-Jospeh Campbell

"You must have a place.....

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I live in the gorgeous countryside of Spring Valley WI with my husband and daughter.  Spring Valley is located about equal distance between Menomonie & the River Falls/Hudson area (1/2 hour from either area). Spring Valley is 7 miles south of the Woodville/Spring Valley exit off of  I-94.

Personal Interests:

  • Walking, Reading, Yoga, Meditation
  • Time with Family & Friends
  • Gardening
  • Acting in local theater
  • Motorcycle riding
  • Travel

Some of my favorite musicians:

Alanis Morissette,  BB King, Keb Mo, Melissa Etheridge,  Bruce Cockburn, Alison Krauss, Sammy Hagar

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