Professional Background

I earned a Masters Degree in Psychology from Antioch University Seattle in 1986.

After graduating from Antioch I spent two years working with families in crisis through Behavioral Sciences Institute. This agency offered a brief therapy model oriented toward crisis intervention and psycho-education.

Simultaneously I opened a private practice focused on in-depth treatment with individuals and couples.

After a more than a decade of post-Masters education and supervision focused on the study of psychoanalytic theory and practice, I began to offer consultation to other psychotherapists.

I currently teach in Antioch University Seattle’s Center for Programs in Psychology (1989 – present), and taught at COR Northwest Family Development Center 1999-2007.

I have served on the board of the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study since 1997 and co-chair the Publications Committee. I was co-director of the Certificate Program in British Object Relations Psychotherapy at COR Northwest Family Development Center from 1999-2002, and Dean of Professional Trainings: 2000-2001.

Prior to my work in psychology I had a career in contemporary dance, both performing and teaching. I danced with the American Contemporary Dance Company, Skinner Releasing Dance Company, Robert Davidson Dance Company and Deborah Hay Dance Company. I taught at the Skinner Releasing School and the University of Washington Dance Department. Dance continues to be a great joy for me.