Literally, psychology means the study of the psyche, the Greek word for soul, and when the word is used in this way it is accurate to say that I have worked in psychology all my life. In 1995 a place in the world opened to make way for the dream I had nurtured since my teens. I enrolled in the Master of Arts program at Georgia School of Professional Psychology (now Argosy University) in Before they achieve full licensure, counselors can work in the mental health field as long as they are under the supervision of qualified professionals. I was lucky enough to land a job soon after I began school, and since 1995 I have worked in the field of psychology in various settings, including a detention center, psychiatric and acute care hospitals, employee assistance programs and centers for the treatment of anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders and other psychiatric issues. I have also worked with the administration and interpretation of various psychological tests and inventories in the field of forensic psychology. I have worked with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. Since 2005, I have worked exclusively in private practice where I specialize in working with adults who are successful in many areas of their lives in spite of their struggles with anxiety, depression, the aftermath of past trauma or with problems in relationships, life transitions or adjustments to change. Because I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to change lives, I have promoted my profession as an active volunteer in organizations that support the exploration of personal, relational and spiritual issues at depth. These organizations include the Jung Society of Atlanta, where I served in various capacities, including two terms as the organization’s president. Currently, I am on the executive board of the Society for the Integration of Spirituality and Psychotherapy, a professional society dedicated to bringing quality continuing education workshops to
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