Welcome to The 4 Directions. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Individual, Couples and Family Therapy and Life Coaching. My therapy practice , The 4 Directions, is located in the lower level of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais, MN on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior.

You will find that my approach is empathic, encouraging and hopeful. As an interactive and solution-focused therapist, I provide practical feedback to help people effectively address personal life challenges. My therapy methods are, however, diverse so that counseling or coaching is tailored to each individual’s needs.

I have over 17 years of experience as a Licensed Therapist and have provided therapy and Supervision at Counseling Associates, The Wilder Community Assistance Program, The Human Development Center, and Century College. I am currently in Private Practice.

My specialty areas include: Veteran and Military Readjustment Issues, Grief Counseling, Family Support, Parenting Support, Work and Career Issues, Stress Management, Anger and Violence Issues, Conflict Resolution, Chronic and Terminal Illness, Life Change and Adjustment, Chronic Pain and Illness, Gender Issues, Couples and Marital Issues, Abuse: Sexual, Physical and Emotional, Sexual Issues, Trauma—major and minor, Self Esteem and Self Acceptance.

Education: Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology
License and Certifications: Minnesota Marriage and Family Therapist, License # 1027
Certified Level 1 and 2 Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner with 9 years of effective experience.

Level 1 Qigong Instructor and Practitioner

Supervision: Board Certified LMFT Supervisor

Teaching: Century College, White Bear Lake, MN. Taught the course, “Violence in Contemporary Society.” Taught various courses for Higher Education and facilitated workshops throughout Minnesota.