I have remained instrumental in rendering mental health and substance use disorder individual and group services for over 25 years. My service sites have been almost as diversified as the population seeking/needing these services. I have been truly blessed to understand that the emotional hurdles can affect cognitive functioning and related behaviors. The therapeutic session is a wonderful opportunity for the client to increase their insight regarding problematic feelings and situations while developing new coping mechanisms. My professional and ethical approach never compromises the humanness of the client.
I have practiced in New York as a licensed clinician and in Maryland. As mentioned previously the population and site of practice have varied:
- Adolescent Coordinator – Mental Health
- Central Maryland Assessor for Department of Corrections
- Program Director for Maryland Correctional Institution for Women
- Adult Individual Family Therapy; residential, outpatient, partial hospitalization
- SAP for Baltimore County Schools
- Criminal Justice Services – ADAA
- Springfield Hospital – Special Services
- Crownsville Hospital – Muncie Center
- Program Director for Community programs in Baltimore City/Baltimore County
- Adjunct Professor – Allied Sciences