Over the years, I became aware that my clients required a more holistic approach that addressed mind, body, and spirit. With this in mind, I returned to school and earned a Doctorate in Naturopathy; the study of using natural methods for healing and prevention of illness. Additionally, I received a Masters in Counseling Psychology along with other certifications, including hypnotherapy, nutrition, and herbology. In all, I have over 12 years of college education in addition to numerous years of continuing education.

After completing these trainings, I felt the need to continue my personal and professional growth and began studying for a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. I am currently in the dissertation phase and am developing a study on the effects of therapeutic fasting on depression.

By using a wide array of therapies, I have been able to provide a truly integrative approach to wellness that addresses the whole person. The success of my approach is evidenced in the fact that some of my clients have remarkable results, often in as little as one session. The credit for results like this are largely due to the combined power of the therapies I use, and to my client's willingness and readiness to change.

Naturopath and Psychotherapist

Naturopaths are doctors of natural medicine who study complementary and alternative medicine interventions, primarily for the treatment of medical conditions. However, some naturopaths study naturopathy and psychology with the intent of treating mental health problems. Complementary and alternative therapies, sometimes called "natural therapies," are as useful for treating psychiatric conditions as they are medical conditions. My book, Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health, contains thousands of studies that have successfully used complementary and alternative medicine therapies in the treatment of mental health.

Transpersonal Psychology

For over a hundred years, psychologists have developed numerous theories that can be useful in psychotherapy. Although I draw on different theories, I primarily use transpersonal psychology because it focuses on mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, transpersonal psychology examines the significance of exceptional human experiences that affect who we are becoming. Transpersonal psychology concerns itself with complementary and alternative medicine therapies that alter the human condition, such as meditation, hypnosis, and yoga. Transpersonal psychotherapy looks at consciousness and awareness, and the transpersonal psyhotherapist recognizes that he/she is equal to the client.

Naturopathic Psychotherapy

Naturopathic psychotherapists are mental health care providers who treat the whole person, calling on science and a person's innate qualities to stimulate healing. Naturopathic psychotherapy is the belief in and support of the psyche's capacity to restore itself to a state of health from the effects of trauma, abuse, and cumulative stress. The therapist's role is to guide the patient's restoration process by increasing awareness and consciousness regarding the identification and use of his own inherent resources.

Naturopathic Psychotherapy draws on the therapist's and patient's relationship with nature as the primary context in which core transformation and healing occurs. Core transformation refers to the process of awakening to a greater understanding of oneself and one's environment.

An Invitation

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself. If you would like to learn more about my holistic approach to healing, I invite you to make an appointment and come in.