The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to specialize in the advocacy and therapy for special needs children and adults, including those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other mental and/or cognitive disabilities. To specialize in treatment of all children, adolescents and adults who may have addictions of any sort. My passion is ensuring that the all individual and families who care for loved ones with unique needs receive the education and support necessary to take full advantage of their rights and all available resources. My goal is to help enable each person to live up to his or her full potential.
Primary Specialty
Child and Youth Counseling
GenderFemale
EducationI received a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development, with an emphasis in Child Development and Education, from California State University East Bay (formerly Cal State Hayward) in 1981. I completed my Master of Science in Counseling and Mental Health at California State University East Bay, with an emphasis on working in a public school setting, in 1984. In 1985 I received a Pupil Personnel Credential from the State of California. I am currently enrolled in classes at Colorado School for Family Therapy where I will be acquiring several certifications including Child Family Investigator, and my LMFT.
TrainingI have five years previous experience working in a domestic violence shelter, and have first hand knowledge of the impact that domestic violence and the associated family dynamics have on women and their children. I have extensive experience in researching special education laws and programs, and advocating for persons with developmental disabilities. I have extensive experience working with the educational system to obtain services for special needs children, I have experience with the rights of children in the court system, and I have experience with the many unique challenges to parents and siblings of a special needs person.
CertificationCertified Child Family Investigator August 2010 Play and Art Therapy Certifications October 2010 Certified Addiction Counselor – 2 December 2011 Sand Tray Certificate Summer 2011 Licensed Addiction Counselor April 2011
ServicesI work in many areas of concerns such as but not limited to:
ADD/ADHD Addiction, Recovery and Relapse Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Anxiety Autism spectrum disorder Depression Developmentally, Cognitive and/or Mental Delays Emotional Problems Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Hard of Hearing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Oppositional Defiant disorder Transitioning From School to “Outside Real” World
Services for special need individuals and their families are as follows:
Therapy, Advocacy, Educational Trainings/Workshops, Referrals in the field of special needs individuals and their families
I work with Individuals Couples Families Small groups (but not limited to): Anger management Interpersonal Relationships Parent support groups Parenting skills Personal Relationships Relationships Sibling support groups Social manners Socialization
Advocacy
I will help the individual or families to gain knowledge of their rights, responsibilities (both yours and the educators) under the state and federal laws. I am not a lawyer and as such cannot make or give any legal advice.
Individual Educational Program (IEP)
I will help you in creating and/or planning your IEP/Staffing in areas of
Academic goals Behavioral goals Personal goals Transition goals
I will support you by going to your IEPs/Staffing or other meetings that are deemed appropriate.
Trainings/Workshops for Educators, Staff and other personal
What are parents really all about What are the individuals all about Smoother IEPs/Staffing Conflict resolutions with parents/families Dealing with a specific area of Disability:
Such as but not limited to: ADHD Autism spectrum disorder Developmental delays Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Hard of Hearing
Referrals for: Local Community Resources Web Resources State Resources Federal resources Associations
Services For The General Population are as follows:
The Therapy I provide to the general population is as follows:
Individuals Couples Families
Small groups (but not limited to) Anger management Interpersonal Relationships Parent support groups Parenting skills Personal Relationships Relationships Sibling support groups Social manners Socialization
Services For Addiction, Recovery, Relapse are as follows:
I provide Individual and group counseling and education for those in or recovering from any type of addiction. Upon completion of my Certification as an Addictions counselor I will be doing dui/dwui education and therapy counseling/groups.
Child Family Investigator
Starting in august 2010 I will be a trained and licensed Child family investigator for the state of Colorado.