Education
- M.S. Community Counseling, Winona State University
- BA Psychology, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Research Interests
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Addiction Recovery and Resiliency (Recovery Narratives Research)
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Evidenced based Addiction Treatment
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Principle Based Mental Health Treatment
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Borderline Personality Disorder Somatic Symptom Disorders Manifestation in Medical Utilization.
Courses Taught
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PSYC 270 – Interviewing and the Helping Relationship
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PSYC 305 - Psychopharmacology
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PSYC 340 - Behavior Disorders
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PSYC 344 – Sports Psychology
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PSYC 365 Group Dynamics
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PSYC 422 - Theories of Counseling
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PSYC 424 - Motivational Interviewing
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PSYC 481 Psychology Practicum
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PSYC/ADCT 205 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency
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ADCT 330 - Research for Substance Abuse Professionals
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PSYC/ADCT 423 – Alcohol and Drug Professional Issues
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PSYC/ADCT 427 – Alcohol and Drug Professional Skills
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PSYC/ADCT 464 - Essential Counseling Theories for Substance Abuse Professional
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ADCT 440 – Contemporary Issues in Substance Abuse
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ADCT 445 – Special Populations in Substance Abuse Counseling
Professional Licensure and Experience
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License Professional Counselor
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Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
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34 years of clinical experience in addiction and mental health counseling
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Emphasis on children and adolescent therapy.