Psychologist

Location: Waukesha Stress Management Clinic: (262) 544-6486

Are you worried that depression or anxiety is becoming a chronic problem? Are you interested in addressing your issues without medication or with the least amount of medication possible? Do you want to learn healthy thinking skills, to be in better control of your emotions, and to align your actions with your deepest value

In my work, I use a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy approach. Mindfulness skills are simple to learn and helpful to use. Research has shown that up to 40% of those who apply mindfulness practices to manage the symptoms of depression have been able to successfully reduce or eliminate anti-depressant medication without relapsing for more than 5 years. Mindfulness has also been shown to help with many types of anxiety disorders, and improve relationships for couples.

I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have been offering groups for training in mindfulness skills for 10+ years. This approach involves increasing awareness of the present moment, in a purposeful way, without judgment. I work with groups and individuals to develop these skills in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. We can do this work together.

My book, The Prevention of Depression: A Missing Piece in Wellness is now available at our Waukesha Stress Management Clinic and at popular online booksellers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. A training manual, The Healthy Thinking Program, designed to teach healthy thinking skills in businesses and organizations, is also available at the Waukesha Stress Management Clinic. You can read my blog at www.thepreventionofdepression.com.

A new Mindfulness group is starting on January 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM. Groups are two hours in length and run for eight weeks. The cost of the group is $360 and is not covered by insurance.  For more information, please call (262) 544-6486.

Areas of Expertise

Depression and related disorders

Anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorders, panic disorders, recovery from truama, and stress

Relationship problems including working with couples and families

Parent-child relationships and disruptive behavior disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Making effective changes in life, including becoming more optimistic, resilient, and mindful.

Spiritual issues as they relate to improved psychological functioning

Educational Background

Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) from The Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology

M.Div. (Master of Divinity) from St. Francis School of Pastoral Miniatry

Other Professional Services

Director of the Healthy Thinking Initiative, a psychological wellness program for organizations. For more information about this, see our website at http://www.preventingdepression.com.

Professional speaking on a wide variety of topics, including wellness, positive psychology, mindfulness, and more. For more information, click here.

Business Consultation, interventions designed to create a psychologically healthy workplace.

Psychological services for Long Term Care facilities

Crisis Intervention for Businesses and Organizations

Professional Memberships

Wisconsin Psychological Association, President-Elect. Board of Directors. Chair of the Wisconsin Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program.

American Psychological Association, Psychology in the Workplace Network representative from Wisconsin.

National Wellness Institute

60 Summits, Wisconsin, an initiative by health providers, insurers, and business to revise procedures for return to work after a workplace injury

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