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Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Practice Description

Over many years of sitting with clients, families and patients, I’ve learned that to listen deeply to another’s story is a great privilege and responsibility. Within the telling of a person's story are valuable keys to understanding how that person sees themselves, how they connect with others and what they believe about their world.

Making a decision to seek therapy is often difficult, but it reflects courage, a belief in oneself and a commitment to one’s quality of life.  There are many reasons why an individual enters counseling, sometimes it’s because of the stress of long-standing internal conflicts; other times its problems with persistent sadness, anxiety or low self-esteem.  Many look for a counselor, when faced with the end of a significant relationship or are struggling with a serious health condition.  A counseling relationship is freequently sought, when one is looking for guidance with exploring personal growth, enhance creativity or support their spiritual development.

 

In working with clients I encourage their efforts in three major areas

• Increased awareness of their thought and emotional patterns of response to current life situations
• insight into how and why particular thought and emotional patterns have developed over their lives
• Development of new responses and skills which will be more satisfying and lead to a more peaceful and fulfilling life

 

Professional Background

I have been a nurse for thirty years and a psychotherapist for fifteen.  In addition to my private practice at Wilbridge, I am currently a Mental Health and Complimentary Therapy consultant on staff at the James Cancer Hospital.

• Certificate of Authority as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Health
• Masters of Science in Nursing from the Ohio State University
• Certificate of Completion: Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, Ohio, intensive training in working with families, couples and intimate systems.
• Certificate of Completion EMDR

 

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive
• Guided imagery
• Creative Visualization
• Breath work and progressive muscle relaxation
• Meditation
• Therapeutic Touch

 

Practice Specialties

• Anxiety, chronic sadness
• Low self-esteem, low self-confidence
• Abuse and neglect
• Grief and loss
• Life threatening or chronic illness
• Creative blocks
• Spiritual concerns
• Personal growth
• Major life transitions

 

Rate and Schedule

$90.00/hr, fee for service

Appointments available primarily on Tuesday  and Thursday evenings 5:00pm and after with some flexibility.

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