“We all have the capacity to be a superhero. In order to become one, you just have to find your unique power or ability and exploit it for the greater good. The cape and mask are optional accessories, but a kind heart is essential.”
Robert Clancy
“Why do we fall?
So we can learn to
pick ourselves back up.”
Thomas Wayne, to his son, Bruce
ABOUT ME
Thank you for taking the time to explore Gotham Ranch Counseling Services! I offer over 25+ years experience working with teens and adults. I work with a variety of therapeutic issues, including complex trauma/childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, or just generally feeling "stuck!" I use humor, as well as a variety of experiential therapy techniques to assist clients in processing through their struggles. I strive to offer clients a unique, safe and comfortable environment within which to process through struggles, in a non-stuffy atmosphere.

EXPERIENCE
While "talking" is an important aspect of therapy in general, this is often intimidating and difficult for some clients. I feel it is important to engage both the right and left sides of the brain, in order to help clients of all ages to more freely open up and process through difficult emotions and issues.
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I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EAGALA Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Sand Tray Therapy, experiential art activities, CBT and DBT skills.
EDUCATION
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LPC-15326
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Ottawa University, Masters in Professional Counseling, 2011
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Center for Humanistic Studies, Masters in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology, 1999
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Michigan State University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, 1997
SPECIALTIES
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Trauma and PTSD/C-PTSD
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Depression
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Anxiety
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LEOs, spouses and children
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Veterans
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Adults
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Teens ages 17+
Other Issues:
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Life Transitions
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Relationship Issues
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Self Esteem
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Chronic Illness
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Sexual/Verbal/Emotional/Physical Abuse
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Religious Abuse
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Stress and Body Regulation
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Women's Issues
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Humanistic
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Person-Centered
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Strength-Based
CONTACT
For more information or to discuss counseling services, please feel free to contact me!
PHONE
480-577-5327
ADDRESS
4342 E. Edgewood Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206