Although my profile has a 'new member' badge, I am not and have been a member for a few years with a trial membership in 2016 and regular since 2017. I initially began my studies in the Arts, earning a Certificate in Dance (minor and work/study in Music) in 1985 from Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts (UArts), a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance earned in 1986 from James Madison University, a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling earned in 1993 from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Certificate in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology earned in 2003 and postdoctoral studies in Clinical Child Psychology. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Supervisor) in Maryland, a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor, completed specialized training in Distance/Telemental Health Counseling and recently obtained Board Certified Telemental Health Professional with additional training/expertise in areas of: family systems, psycho-dynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, person centered, career and educational counseling with certified areas in trauma, sex offender treatment. I was awarded a distinction in my local area in April 2018 in Substance Treatment with citations from my State Senator Jim Mathias, Delegate Carozza, and Worcester County Commissioners. I am humbled to receive in 2018 the Diplomate and Clinical Mental Health Specialist credential in Trauma. In my practice with my clients, may use a variety of techniques in therapy, including, but not limited to, cognitive reframing, self-awareness exercises, self-monitoring, and guided visualization. My continuing education involves the areas of trauma, spiritual, emotional regulation, family dynamics and the military family. I offer to integrate a client's cultural, ethnic, racial diversity, religion or value system as these are important factors for consideration of wellness in the delivery of counseling services.