Professional Experience
Writes and appears regularly on cable channel 49 (Sun Lakes) in the segment "In the Doctor's Ofice"
1996 Wrote and produced a cable TV program on Anxiety
1995 to Present
Private counseling practice in Sun Lakes. Counsel individuals, couples and families using family systems and cognitive therapy. Specialized in treating anxiety and depression.
1994 to 1995
Volunteered for one year at Empact Suicide Prevention Center as a counselor in the family therapy department and received credit and supervision at Arizona State University and Empact.
1987 to Present
Part time medical office administrator for Donald J. Boles, M.D. Hire, train and review employees. Responsible for financial planning, accounting and electronic insurance billing systems. Complete payroll and tax filings.
1983 to 1985
Human resources officer for Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, IL. Hired employees for positions in health and life insurance.
1980 to 1983
English teacher in Colegio San Patricio, Guatemala, Central America. Taught English to Spanish speaking high school students. Individual counseling of students.
1978 to 1980
Human resources officer for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, Chicago, IL. Hired engineers and computer programming applicants. Trained employees in interviewing skills. Performed psychological evaluations for promoting employees.
1977 to 1978
Counselor in Dean of Students office at Clayton Junior College, Clayton, GA. Counseled students on problems of living and career choices. Administered aptitude and interest inventories.
Education
Certified as a counselor in Arizona
Passed National Board of Certified Counselor exam in 1995.
1990 to 1995
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, PHOENIX, AZ
Updated coursework in counseling.
1976 to 1977
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST, MA
Non-degree premed student.
1975 to 1976
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, IL.
M.A. Counseling.
1971 to 1975
COLGATE UNIVERSITY, HAMILTON, NY
B.A. Psychology.
Personal
Married with two children.
DOB: 1-28-53
Raised in Elmira, New York
Hobbies: watercolor painting, reading
Parents living in Chandler, one brother is attorney in Florida and the other brother is attorney in Atlanta.
