Personal Statement
For the past 30 years, I have practiced the art of psychotherapy, bringing healing, renewal, and balance to many. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, who uses a variety of methods to aid in the therapeutic process. As managing director of Relax4Life, a holistic educational and services center, I provide workshops and training in many self-enrichment and holistic health fields.
My expertise lies within the practices of Reiki therapy. Not only do I practice it to provide healing for clients with life-changing diseases, but I am also a certified Karuna Reiki and Usui Holy Fire Karuna Master instructor. I am a certified Quantum Touch practitioner and instructor, and can offer this in educational services or individual sessions.
In addition to Reiki and private therapy, I also embrace labyrinth work. I helped ideate and create the Earth-Wisdom Labyrinth, an outdoor public resource, in Elgin. For optimal discovery and wellness, I utilize a variety of labyrinth practices, including fabric traveling, wood finger, outdoors, and my patented Intuipath labyrinth. Labyrinth counseling can help with a variety of issues, using a blend of medical, psychological, and spiritual resources.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Academic Underachievement
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Eclectic
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Group
Years in Practice
20+ years
Services Fee
- Initial Consultation $0-$50
- Therapy Session $50-$100
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
License Name | License | State | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) | 180001053 | IL | 1999 |
Associations
Name | Duration |
---|---|
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) | 1995-Present |
American Psychotherapy Association (APA) | 2000-Present |
Publications
Title | Publication | Year |
---|---|---|
Labyrinths: Catalysts For Therapeutic Growth | ICA Journal | 2009 |
Effective, Short-Term Therapy Utilizing Finger Labyrinths To Promote Brain Synchrony | Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association | 2002 |
Off The Couch: An Introduction To Labyrinths & Their Therapeutic Properties | Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association | 1999 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Illinois School of Professional Psychology | MA | Applied Psychology | 1995 |
Northern Illinois University | BA | Psychology, Sociology, Music | 1982 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Relax4Life
26402 N. Edgemond Lane
Barrington, Illinois 60010