About Me I became a therapist after many other life experiences including a career as a teacher, business owner, homemaker and mother, and daughter of elderly parents whose illnesses inspired me to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in working with families of aging or chronically ill patients, specifically patients with dementia and brain injury. Caring for loved ones with dementia can be extremely stressful. The patient will do better if the caregiver can learn to negotiate through the stress of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s disease and learn about available resources discovering they are not alone in the process. My practice focuses on adults over 18 struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues and personal growth. Specialties Grief and Loss Depression Anxiety or Fears Dementia Care/caregiver issues Coping Skills Family Conflict Parenting Relationship Issues