Education

PhD, Clinical Psychology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
MA, Clinical Psychology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
BA, Theology and Psychology, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
NBCCH, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Neuro-Linguistic Program Practitioner, American Hypnotherapy Training Academy 

Research

• Developmental psychology
• Child abuse prevention and treatment
• Individual and family counseling
• Community development
• Social justice
• Women studies
• The comparative analysis of Virginia Satir’s growth model and communication patterns with the core principles of Relational Cultural Theory 

Publications

• “Inspire: Women’s Stories of Accomplishment, Encouragement and Influence,” PA Family Publishing, 2014

Awards & Recognition

• Joseph P. Smith Award for Excellence, Carlow University
• Elizabeth Carroll Award in Theology, Carlow University
• Practitioner Virginia Satir Methods and Approach to Healing and Empowerment Founder
• Director Aletheia Center for Healing and Empowerment

Professional Membership

• International Human Learning Resources Network IHLRN-President
• Virginia Satir Global Network – Chair of National Research and the Satir Journal
• NBCCH National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
• NGH National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc.