I earned my degrees at the University of Utah - B.A. in biology and chemistry, M.A. in educational psychology and Ph.D in counseling psychology. I have been a counselor and instructor at Central since 1968. My main professional interests are in counseling, the psychology of adjustment and the psychology of relationships. Otherwise, I am interested in English, philosophy, history, music, and theater arts and look forward to seminars, concerts and plays on campus. I have a season ticket to the Seattle Opera, and I am surrounded at home with books and discs (mainly classical). Minne, pictured here, and her daughter Kenny are neighbors who live near my office and frequently drop in to see how I am doing.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist in Washington State. I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda Campus, in 2002 and have been licensed since 2003. I have worked in a variety of clinic settings, including most recently at a college counseling center. I love working with college students, as this is a time of life when people often are ready to look at the past, make some peace with it, and begin to experience life with greater authenticity and personal presence. I am excited to be part of this transformative process. I also enjoy the diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and cultures that students bring to the counseling experience. I have worked collaboratively with clients and consider a safe, positive therapeutic relationship to be essential to the change process. I will work with you to clarify your beliefs, values, and goals and help you find a way forward through your difficulties to greater connection and zest in your life. In my free time I enjoy cooking, gardening, and playing with our daughter.

I grew up east of Seattle and completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at Seattle University. After working for several years in the field I moved to San Diego, California to begin working on a doctoral degree. I am currently in the fifth and final year of my Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology. I have worked in many different settings and also take part in research examining health and wellness, stress and anxiety disorders, and substance abuse. I especially enjoy college counseling and working with people of all backgrounds. I aim to help students create lasting change to improve quality of life and establish direction. I am excited to be in Ellensburg and love being so close to the mountains. I snowboard and wakeboard every chance I get! I also love hiking and spending time with my family.

I grew up in a small town in southwest Washington and I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest all of my life except for five sunny years in California. I went to college in Oregon and earned a bachelors degree in business from George Fox University. I worked in the business world for almost 20 years before deciding it was time for a change. I then returned to George Fox where I am currently working on my doctorate in clinical psychology. I enjoy the diversity of a university counseling center, and I will work with you to develop a clearer picture of who you are and a stronger sense of who you want to become in the midst of what can be a challenging and uncertain time of life. I enjoy sports, animals, and outdoor activities, and I love spending time with friends and family.

I am a wife, a daughter, a sister, an auntie, a friend and—now once again—a student.  After graduating from high school in the Yakima Valley, I moved to Seattle where I graduated with my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington.  Following graduation, I worked outside the psychology field for a couple of years.  Now I am pursuing my M.S. in Mental Health Counseling here at CWU.  When I am not studying or working, I love to run and swim, read, spend time with family and friends, and most importantly laugh.