I received my Ph.D. from York University. I have been practicing in Guelph for over 30 years in both private practice and on the staff of the Homewood Health Centre. I came to the field of Psychology from a diverse background. In past lives I have been an executive secretary, worked for an international airline and the Bahamian Ministry of Tourism. After the fun of that and all the travel it brought I found my way back to university when I was 27.
I offer many approaches to the therapy process always with the perspective that the client is the best expert on themselves. I am a great believer in the demystification of psychology. Central to my work is creating strong relationships with my clients. Within that relationship I offer a safe environment in which clients can explore their lives.
CLARISTERY is a model of relationships and individual growth, that I have developed through my years of practicing psychology. It is a useful option for work with adults of all ages especially during transitional periods in life.
I was born in Guelph but spent much of my younger years in the US and Switzerland. I have been a single mother; I still maintain a losing hope about a ballet career and understanding economics. I laugh a lot even with clients. I've had a lot of life experiences -- some pleasant and others not but I've lived through them all so far. I love the work I do and the people with whom I work. There is little that is more courageous than making one's self vulnerable. I applaud all of us who at some time in our lives allow others to lend us a hand.
University of Waterloo/St. Jerome's
sessional lecturer 2004 - 2009 (Canada)
Taught two courses: Introduction to Psychology and Psychopathology
University of Guelph
Continuing Education lecturer 1986 - 1986 (Canada)
Created and taught a course entitled Women at Middle Age
Homewood Health Centre
Staff Psychologist 1980 - 1990 (Canada)
Initially a member of the Psychology Department and finished my Ph.D. and C. Psych. while on staff. Provided assessment and treatment for in-patient psychiatric care.
York University
B.A.; M.A.; Ph.D. 1973 - 1984 (Canada)
Received a solid foundation in psychological studies to continue to do graduate work. These were the days money was available for graduate studies and the best option for me was to remain at York.
