I am a licensed clinical social worker serving the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area with over 20 years of experience. I utilize a Humanistic
approach in working with clients to include the whole person; mind,
body, and spirit; in a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental
atmosphere. Treatment is always private and confidential. I also
provide adoption Home Study services through an Arizona licensed
adoption agency.
I received my Masters degree in Social Work from New York University in 1992 and my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Long Island University/C.W. Post College in 1987. I received my social work certification in New York in 1992 and received my clinical social work licensure for Arizona and New York in 2004. I have had Post Masters training in several areas of counseling including Gestalt (Humanistic) method, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, infertility, adoption, parenting, special needs, gifted children's needs, and coping with medical issues. I have also facilitated support groups on medical issues, infertility, adoption, and pregnancy loss.
I am a professional
member of the National Association of Social Workers (Arizona Chapter) and the National Infertility Organization of Resolve (Southwest
Region). I have served
on the board for the formally known Long Island, New York chapter of
Resolve and on the national board of Resolve as part of the Chapter
Advisory Group. I have had my own experience with infertility and pregnancy loss and am an adoptive parent.
I have been a
member of SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) in New
York and FRUA (Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption). I am
involved with the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
organization and SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted). I am very knowledgable about adoptive parenting and parenting children with special needs and would be happy to assist you.