About

MSW, from University of New England, 1999

• Operated a private psychotherapy practice since 2001
• Director of China Adoption With Love, Maine Chapter since 2004
• Guardian Ad Litem rostered in Maine since 2005
• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) since 2006
• Developer and Trainer of (CFT) Child Focused Therapy model since 2011
  •  Co-Parenting Coach and Consultant since 2015
• Coach at Maine Collaborative Law Alliance since 2014
• Trainer for the Kid’s First Program since 2015, teaching best parenting practices after a separation

Other experience:

• Crisis Response Worker – From 1998-2003 – Crisis Response Services of York County, performed assessments on individuals going through a challenging time, and accessing appropriate services, ranging from natural supports to hospitalizations.
• Director of Camp Waban – From 1993-1998, I served as the director of Camp Waban, a day and residential camp for adults and children with various challenges.
• Family Mediation Coordinator with Youth Alternatives – 1998-1999
• Residential Director at Lawrence Rehab in Lawrence, MA – 1988-1993 – Various positions, leading to supervisor for residential care of special needs adults