Education:
I received my B.A. in psychology from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and both my Master’s and Specialist in Counseling from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. I completed my Doctorate in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa. I currently holds my counseling license from the state of Missouri.

I worked as a counselor in Missouri for seven years in a variety of mental health agencies. During my internship as a master’s student, I worked with geriatric clients in a partial hospitalization program conducting various counseling and psycho-educational groups. After graduating, I accepted a counseling position at the Lafayette House, a women’s mental health agency, which provided services to families affected by substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. While working at the center, I provided individual, group and family counseling to many women and children. I also facilitated group treatment for men who were charged with domestic assault. Following my work at the Lafayette House, I was the counselor and coordinator of outreach at Missouri Southern State University. While at MSSU, I developed and implemented individual and group counseling services and programs designed to address the mental health needs of the students. While working at the Lafayette House and MSSU, I also had a small private practice.

Areas of Expertise:
My teaching interests are in the areas of group process, counseling process, multicultural counseling, and mental health practicum and internship.

Research Interests:
My research interests are in the area of group counseling, clinical supervision and diversity issues related to counselor education and practice. My current research agenda includes examining site supervisor’s style of supervision and emphasis in supervision. I also have research interests in groups, multicultural education, and women’s issues.

• Counseling Processes with Individuals and Systems
• Group Counseling Skills and Processes
• Multicultural Counseling
• Readings in Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling Internship
• Research in Counseling