Education

    Ph.D, California School of Professional Psychology, 1994.

    M.S.W., New York University Graduate School of Social Work, 1972.

    B.A., Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, 1969.

Post-graduate Education

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship, Advanced Training

Advanced Training in Scientifically Based Marital Therapy, John Gottman

Post-graduate Fellowship

Wright Institute Los Angeles, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Professional Certifications

    Licensed Psychologist, State of California, License #PSY 15270, since 1997

    LCSW, State of California, License #LCS 13936, since 1989.

    Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

    Certified Supervisor, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist and Supervisor

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Faculty, California School of Professional Psychology since 1998

Behavioral Science Faculty, Northridge Family Medicine Residency, 1997-2006

Behavioral Science Faculty, West Suburban Family Practice Residency, 1986-8

Professional Organizations

Current President, Los Angeles Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy

     2002 President, Los Angeles County Psychological Association

     Los Angeles County Psychological Association, Board of Directors, 1997-2005

     American Psychological Association, Member

     California Psychological Association, Board member 2003-2006

     American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Member since 1972.

     California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Member

     American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA), Charter Member

     President, Family Institute of Chicago Alumni Association, 1986-1988.

     Board Member, Family Institute of Chicago Alumni Association, 1978-1988.

Professional Awards

     2004 Distinguished Service to Los Angeles County Psychological Association

2006 Excellence in Teaching Award, Northridge Family Practice Residency