Experience: Private Practice- Psychotherapy 01/1996 to date 510 S. St. Francis Dr. Santa Fe, NM. 87501 1 (505) 986-6181Ph. Therapy Population: Couples Relationship Issues, Men's Issues, Coaching and Life Strategy, Substance Abuse, PTSD, Reality Testing Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Adolescents, Victims of Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse, Phase of Life and Developmental Issues, Accident and Trauma Victims, Conferences and Speaking Events: 34th Annual Transformation and Healing Conference "Diversity, Healing and Consciousness"-2015, 33rd Annual Transformation and Healing Conference "Consciousness and Compulsivity" - 2014, Head to Toe Annual Conference #9 - 2006, New Mexico Nurses Annual Conference (Held at San Juan Casino) - 2004, Santa Fe Indian School (On Campus) -2004, Women's Health Center (Santa Fe) -2003 Presentation Topics: Healing the Grief of Culture Loss, Healing Trauma and Addictions, Adolescent Issues, Substance Abuse Effects on Physiology and Psychology of Adolescents, Native Americans and Cross Cultural Issues, Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse Impact, Historic Trauma, Other topics available. Southwestern College- Staff 01/2012-Date Masters Degree Counseling Program 3960 San Felipe Rd. Santa Fe, NM. 87507 1 (877) 471-5756, ext. 6815 Ph. Substance Abuse and Addictions Course, Graduate level New Mexico Highlands University- Staff 09/2003-03/2005 School of Social Work PO Box 9000 Las Vegas, NM. 87701-9000 1 (505) 454-3563 Ph. 1 (505) 454-3290 Fax Grief and Loss Course; Graduate level Group Work Course; Graduate level Social Work Practice Course; Graduate level Santa Fe Family Center- Executive Director 03/1999- 01/2004 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM. 87507 1 (505) 473-2283 Ph. 1 (505) 473-2284 Fax Grant Writing and Fiscal Development Clinical Supervision and Training of Therapists and Interns4008 Clinical Supervision of Child Sexual Abuse Offender's Group Interfacing with Funding Sources Clinical Structure and Program Development Board of Directors Development and Interfacing Policies and Procedures Development Networking with Community Service Providers SFFC- Clinical Director 07/1998-03/1999 Grant Writing Treatment of Abuse and Domestic Violence Victims (Ages 10-Adult) Intern Training Treatment of Sexual Abuse Offenders (Individual, Family & Group) Clinical Supervision of Therapists and Interns Systems Development of Treatment Forms and Filing Program Model Development Network with District Attorney's Office Network with Victims of Crimes Commission SFFC- Adolescent Program Director 05/1997-07/1998 Develop and Facilitate First Offenders Drug/ Alcohol Abuse Groups Write Grant to Initiate Program Treatment of Victims of Abuse with Drug/ Alcohol Issues (Ages 10-19) Administer SASSI (Drug/ Alcohol) Test, Milan Mental Health Test, Beck Depression Scale Network with Juvenile Probation and Parole Department Pinion Hills Hospital- Chemical Dependency Therapist 04/1996 12/1997 313 Camino Alire Santa Fe, NM. 87501 1 (505) 988-8003 Ph. Therapist- Substance Abusers, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma, Abuse Victims, Severe Mental Disorders (Ages 12-19) Design and Facilitate Substance Abuse Groups Network with H.M.O.s and Provide Documentation Native American Artist- Sole Proprietor 05/1992-12/1997 Creation of Traditional Native American Drums Marketing R.R. Station Ilfeld, NM. 87538 1 (505) 421-3661 Ph. La Nueva Vida- Outpatient Therapist 06/1990-05/1992 1409 Second Street Santa Fe, NM. 87505 1 (505) 983-9521 Ph. Therapist- Substance Abusers, Dual Diagnosis, Gang Involved, Trauma, Abuse Victims (Ages 10-21), Design and Facilitate Aftercare Program Outpatient Therapy- Individual, Group and Family La Nueva Vida - Residential Therapist 02/1987-06/1990 Therapist- One Year Program for Substance Abusers, Dual Diagnosis, Gang Involved, Trauma, Abuse Victims (Ages 10-21) Daily and Weekend Activities Life Skills Development
Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker- #I-04556 2000- Date Licensed Alcohol and drug Addictions Counselor- #4015 1997- Date Certified Domestic Violence Counselor III- #21348 1998- Date
Education: New Mexico Theological Seminary- Doctoral Degree in Philosophy 1998-2000 New Mexico Highlands University-Masters Degree in Social Work 1997-1998 (Advanced Standing) New Mexico Highlands University - Bachelors Degree in Social Work 1995-1997 Santa Fe Community College- Psychology 1991-1993 University of New Mexico- SubstanceAbuse Therapist Certification 1989-1990 New England Institute of Technology- Associates Degree in Electronics 1983-1985 Palm Beach Community College-Associates Degree in Fine Arts 1980-1983
Community Interests: Traditional Ceremonies 1985 to Date Sweat Lodge Ceremonies for Community Members and Incarcerated Youth, Participation in Annual Sundance, Participation in Annual Fasting-Visioning Ceremonies Santa Fe Alcoholics Anonymous Young Peoples Group 1986- 1995 Founded Group, Coordinated with Local Hospitals and Treatment Centers New Mexico Legislature 1989 Introduced a Request for Funding a Halfway House in Santa Fe Red Ribbon Week 1987-1984 Volunteer Speaker at High Schools