Experiential Therapy

My introduction to Experiential Therapy began with the reknowned family therapist, Virginia Satir's  most famous protege: Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse .

In 1985, after attending several treatment workshops by Sharon, I was picked to do my own family reconstruction. This 10-12 hour process included role playing and family sculptures of unresolved addictions, mood disorders and trauma. For the next 10 years or so, I was a group leader at Sharon's workshops and became a group leader at the Halterman Center in London, OH, treating addicts and codependents in 30 day and in 10 week settings.

I focus a large percentage of my practice on Experiential Healing, working with a combination of adults, teens, families with addictions, psych issues, relationships and trauma. Experiential Healing is very effective and rewarding for both the client and the therapist. Training in Emotional Therapy gives addiction counselors and therapists a more contained way to deal with these issues.