Over 20 years ago, I met a woman who taught me how to incorporate the principles of psychology with the power of spirituality. Georgianna Rodiger of the Rodiger Center, Pasadena, CA was my role model and mentor as I began my counseling practice.
Because of her fearlessness, wisdom and encouragement, I have been practicing psychotherapy since then. I have worked in clinics, group practices, family services and had private practices in California, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as well as Tokyo, Japan. I also have travelled around the world to bring healing from stress and trauma to residents of third world countries.
I have written many articles on family, relationship and other mental health issues for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and websites. My book, You Are One in a Million: The Art of Asking Questions That Produce Results, was published by May Day Press in 1995. I have hosted cable TV shows in Sudbury, MA, and Culpeper, VA. Often appearing as a guest of various TV and radio shows, I have been privileged to comment on a variety of social issues ranging from school shootings to having a happy marriage.
It has been my firm belief that we are all created to live an abundant life and it is my privilege to lead you there if you feel stuck.
Licensed as a marriage and family therapist, I am also an ordained minister. This site, however, is not intended to be a substitute for therapy.
There are times when you just need a word of encouragement or want to learn something new and helpful. There may even be times when you are interested in my opinion about something. However, if you are really hurting, feeling suicidal or your life is not functioning the way you want it to be, I encourage you to seek out someone in your area to talk with.
A good place to start is: TherapistLocator.net.
On a more personal note . . .
I have been married to my second husband, Bob, for 23 years. We have a combined family of 8 children and 10 grandchildren (and counting!) Our large family, and my personal experience inside a blended family has, as you can imagine, aided my own personal growth in developing loving, healthy relationships as well as working through a variety of family dilemmas.
We have lived in various places around the United States, and spent 8 1/2 years in Japan as well. These experiences have sharpened my interpersonal sensitivity and cultural awareness. At the same time, the opportunity to travel the world and provide humanitarian aid in less-fortunate countries has enriched my knowledge of human nature, deepened my spirituality, and expanded my knowledge of how God works.
I have embraced those with great power and privilege as well as those with deep poverty and suffering.
At age 54, I trained and finished my first (maybe only) marathon and climbed Mt. Fuji. In the process, I learned how to break through my own preconceived, personally limiting beliefs and inspire others to do the same.
