IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA
Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, May 1994.
Dissertation on gender roles in American culture.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
M.S. in Counseling, June 1987
A process oriented program emphasizing awareness of multicultural interrelations, racism, sexism and heterosexism.

POINT LOMA COLLEGE, San Diego, CA
B.A. in Religion, June 1976
Minor in Philosophy

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1/95-Now CENTRAL IOWA PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, West Des Moines, IA.
Psychotherapist.
Group private practice providing individual, couple, family and group therapy.

3/95-10/96 SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES, West Des Moines, IA
Psychotherapist.
Group private practice providing individual, couple, family and group therapy.

12/92-Now UNITED BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS, Des Moines, IA
Psychotherapist.
Individual, couple, family, and group therapy in a managed care environment. Crisis intervention and hospital consultations.

7/90-8/96 FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, Des Moines, IA
Psychotherapist--on retainer.
Individual, couple, and family therapy. Co-facilitated group therapy. Presented in services on Men’s Issues in Therapy and the Sexual Crucible Approach to Sex Therapy.

8/90-5/92 ISU FAMILY THERAPY CLINIC, Ames, IA
Clinic Administrator and Family Therapist.
Administration of Program. Systems oriented therapy to clients under supervision of faculty who were AAMFT Approved Supervisors.

1/86-6/86 PROJECT OZ, San Diego, CA
Staff Member/Intern.
Residential Supervisor for adolescent males and females. Supervised all day activities including assisting with educational materials, interpersonal relations, and physical activities. Performed crisis intervention and milieu therapy. Facilitated evening group therapy sessions.

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9/85-6/86 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
Department of Counselor Education
Psychotherapist/Intern.
Individual and couple therapy under supervision of multidisciplinary staff.

1/81-6/86 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
Teaching Assistant.
Participated in creation and preparation of classroom experiences. Facilitated group activities and discussions with students. Led Wilderness Expeditions in California and Mexico designed to build self-esteem and an awareness of the need for interdependence in relationships.

12/79-10/89 ULBERG PAINTING CONTRACTING, San Diego, CA
Small Business Owner.
Created and developed painting and construction business. Performed and directed all functions including selling, managing personnel, resolving conflicts, and creating customer satisfaction.

10/76-11/77 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Los Angles, CA
Associate Minister.
Responsible for religious education. Prepared and presented weekly lectures and lessons. Facilitated group discussions, organized and led group activities, held private counseling sessions with individual members.

 

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
State of Iowa #124