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About Us
Know Thyself
The primary basis of psychology is to know thyself. The ancient Greeks, upon whom many of the primary foundations of psychology is built, knew this. Aristotle believed in living a meaningful life. In the Greek it is called, Eudaimonia, and is comprised of creating meaning, purpose and fulfillment, which results in greater joy and happiness. Knowing one's self is part of this process as we journey through life.
My Story
The two fields that I have always been drawn to are psychology and music. From an early age, my friends would always come to me for advice and to share their secrets. They knew they would always be safe with me and that they could trust me with their private information, so much so that it earned me the nickname, "Lockbox". This definitely aligns with the ethics and confidentiality that the field of psychology requires. Creating a safe therapeutic space is paramount.
I began my study in 1983 majoring in psychology but I was a little disheartened and always felt like something was missing. After meaningful careers in music, marketing, entrepreneurship, and management, I was re-inspired by the budding field of Positive Psychology to once again follow my path in psychology. To me, Positive Psychology brought much-needed balance to the field by offering the science of wellness in addition to the already established field of illness and pathology.
I returned to academia and earned my Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I'm so excited to be able to help folks with both the balance of illness and wellness for a more holistic approach.
