My Approach To Counseling
When we are faced with a crisis, we often feel helpless and lost. We can feel that we have no coping skills or tools to handle the crisis we are facing. Marriage and family counselors assist people uncover and rediscover coping tools they already have. Like a diligent art restorer, counselors help peel away the layers of grime encrusted on a fine painting. This work of restoration and reclamation thrives in the safe and sacred space which can exist between a counselor and the client.
I believe each person has the necessary tools to deal with any situation they confront. Because of this belief, I am committed to helping each person rediscover these tools so they can achieve a greater self awareness and well being.
I believe each person has the necessary tools to deal with any situation they confront. Because of this belief, I am committed to helping each person rediscover these tools so they can achieve a greater self awareness and well being.
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Education and Counseling Training
I hold an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.
I hold a B.A. in History and Philosophy from National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland as well as a B.A. in Theology from All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland. I began my counseling training at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, in 1982. My internship was at the Candle Community, Dublin, a center devoted to the welfare of young men caught in a cycle of poverty, lawlessness and imprisonment.
I continued formal training at All Hallow's College, Dublin. My internship was at Mountjoy Mens' Prison and Morning Star Homeless Shelter in Dublin. In Los Angeles, I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Mount St. Mary's University and I completed my supervised training at St. Bernardine of Siena Church in Woodland Hills..
I hold a Graduate Diploma in Holistic Development from All Hallows College in Dublin, Ireland.
I hold an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.
I hold a B.A. in History and Philosophy from National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland as well as a B.A. in Theology from All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland. I began my counseling training at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, in 1982. My internship was at the Candle Community, Dublin, a center devoted to the welfare of young men caught in a cycle of poverty, lawlessness and imprisonment.
I continued formal training at All Hallow's College, Dublin. My internship was at Mountjoy Mens' Prison and Morning Star Homeless Shelter in Dublin. In Los Angeles, I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Mount St. Mary's University and I completed my supervised training at St. Bernardine of Siena Church in Woodland Hills..
I hold a Graduate Diploma in Holistic Development from All Hallows College in Dublin, Ireland.
Teaching experience
I teach the following classes at Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles: Understanding and Dealing with Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Loss and Grief, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Internet Addiction, Child Development and a class on Bullying and Truancy.
I have also taught at elementary and high schools in Italy and Switzerland, and at universities in Italy and the USA.
I teach the following classes at Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles: Understanding and Dealing with Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Loss and Grief, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Internet Addiction, Child Development and a class on Bullying and Truancy.
I have also taught at elementary and high schools in Italy and Switzerland, and at universities in Italy and the USA.
Call me at 818.501.0513, I would like to help.