I am a mother of four adult children who live in Northern and Southern California.  I married in 2001 and moved to New Zealand for ten years, and recently moved back to the United States with my husband to make our home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

I graduated from John F. Kennedy University-California with a BA in Psychology and a degree from Heritage University-Washington in Social Science.  Following my undergraduate studies I became a certified Master Hypnotherapist from Alchemy Institute of Hypnotherapy-California.

Since that time I have worked as a therapist in various settings ranging from Ujima Family Services in California to Christchurch Men’s Prison in New Zealand.  After gathering experiences as a Alcohol/Drug Counselor, Family Counselor, Hypnotherapist, and Alcohol/Drug Program Director I have decided to continue my passion by helping others through this website.

My website “Women’s Strength Within” will address addictions, parenting, relationships, support, and other various women’s issues.  The website is at it’s earlier stages of development, but eventually will expand to helping family members, friends, and the community.