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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Client 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 MAApplied Psychology1995
Northern Illinois University BAPsychology, Sociology, Music1982

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Relax4Life

Relax4Life

26402 N. Edgemond Lane

Barrington, Illinois 60010

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