Background and Experience

Welcome to my information page. I am a licensed psychologist who has worked for over 20 years helping individuals and couples improve their lives. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, college campuses, and private practice. More recently, I was a senior consultant for an international psychological consulting firm. My experience as a psychologist includes adolescent and adult psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and the supervision of doctoral interns. Additionally, I have traveled the United States working with executives and their management teams. Since moving to Austin from Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 2003, I have been in private practice.

I received my undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University, and my Masters and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from the University of North Texas. I trained for an additional year at the College of Executive Coaching.  Since completion of my training in coaching (including working with executives and individuals from all walks of life) a significant portion of my practice has been dedicated to working with clients who need life coaching more than therapy.

 My interpersonal style has been described as being friendly, warm, down to earth, and very solution oriented.  I am honest with my clients, and I actually do give advice.  Laughing with my clients is important to me and see humor as an important part of my relationships.   I enjoy spending part of my professional time volunteering with low income seniors in East Austin. In addition, I am involved with the following non-profit organizations:  Comfort the Children International, Impact Austin, and The Miracle Foundation.

ALTHOUGH I AM A PSYCHOLOGIST, I HAVE CHOSEN TO DISCONTINUE MY PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE AT THIS TIME.  I WILL NOW BE FOCUSING ON MY COACHING CAREER.  ONE BENEFIT OF COACHING IS THAT AFTER AN INITIAL OFFICE MEETING AND/OR MEETINGS, COACHING CAN CONTINUE REGULARLY VIA TELEPHONE.  AS I WILL BE TRAVELING SOME OF THE TIME IN THE NEXT 2 YEARS, COACHING WILL ACCOMMODATE MY PASSION FOR INSPIRING AND HELPING OTHERS AS WELL AS KEEP ME AVAILABLE TO MY CLIENTS. 

Professional Services

LIFE COACHING

Life Coaching is not therapy. Coaching involves identifying specific goals and working toward them with a qualified "thinking partner", your coach. Coaching is present and future oriented and does not involve working on problems from the past. During coaching, I will help you assess and clearly define your strengths and goals, support you through your changes, and use relevant questions and suggestions to keep you moving toward creating a better life.

Interpersonal Skills/Communications Coaching

Relationship Coaching

Career Coaching

Parenting Coaching

Fees 

For Life Coaching, I charge $40 for every 15 minutes.  Our sessions vary from 15 minutes to one hour.  HOWEVER, THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE FIRST SESSION, WHICH LASTS ONE HOUR.  The purpose of this first session is for us to determine whether we will be good working partners, and is a "getting to know you" time for both of us.   

Public Speaking Engagements

I am available for public speaking engagements on any of the topics listed above.

Payment Options

You may pay for my services using Visa, Mastercard, personal check, or cash