After enjoying a successful 17-year career as an actress in Hollywood, I have gained a profound understanding of the multitude of stresses that permeate the Entertainment Industry.  Celebrities are constantly burdened with high-performance expectations, plagued by the constant fear of when their next job will come, and often find themselves grappling with feelings of loneliness, financial instability, creative blocks, lack of privacy, and addiction.

In order to uphold client confidentiality and accommodate the demanding nature of work schedules, I am pleased to offer on-site sessions as required.

Hey there! So, you’re about to make a really big decision in your life – getting married! It’s a super important step, and sometimes it can be a bit tricky to keep a marriage strong and happy.

That’s where The SRKI Method comes in! It stands for Safety, Respect, Kindness & Imagination. Basically, it’s a way to help you and your partner understand and respect each other’s ideas about love, marriage, and all the important stuff like money, kids, and religion. It’s like a guide to make sure you both feel heard and loved!

Sometimes, people have conflicts in their marriage because they have certain beliefs that were shaped when they were younger. These beliefs might come from not having the best relationships with their parents or caregivers. And sometimes, people expect their marriage to fix all those old wounds or for their partner to heal them. But that’s not really fair or realistic.

Oh, and by the way, if you need someone to officiate your wedding, I can totally do that! I’m a Licensed Reverend, and my goal is to make your special day even more meaningful by including your own beliefs and values. I’ll even give you a Memory Book with your vows and a schedule of the wedding day. It’ll be a beautiful keepsake!

So, remember, marriage is a big deal, but with The SRKI Method and a little bit of love and understanding, you can have a happy and strong relationship. Good luck!

I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to share my wealth of experience and knowledge with diverse audiences, reaching them from the comfort of their own living rooms, churches, college campuses, medical facilities, and even international conferences. The range of topics I have covered is extensive, spanning from Families & Addiction to Surviving Your Teenagers Without Serving Time!

It would be an absolute honor for me to serve as a speaker at your upcoming event, offering my expertise in the areas that align perfectly with your specific needs.

2016 – 17 Trained in Neuro Affective Touch for Trauma by Dr. Aileen La Pierre

2014 – Level II Graduate of The Trauma Resource Institute

2012 – Certified by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

2010 – Certified California State Reverend

2004 – Level II Certified in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reinstallation) Trauma Treatment

2001 – Certification from The Step Family Association of America

2000 – Graduate of The Ackerman Training & Treatment Institute for The Family

1997 – Certification from New York State as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

1997 – Master’s Degree Cum Laude in Social Work from New York University

1975 – Honors Bachelor’s degree in journalism Cum Laude from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada

1997 to Present – Private PracticeI treat couples, families, individuals, adolescents and children in West Los Angeles and New York. I treat trauma, substance abuse, loss, grief, relational and family difficulties and life change. I also offer pre-marital counseling and wedding services, specializing in 12-Step Recovery ceremonies.

2012 – 2014 Promises Professionals Treatment Program Facilitated early recovery groups for doctors, nurses, lawyers and other professionals. Group topics included relapse prevention, family conflicts, AA’s 12-Steps and recovery tools, spiritual recovery, trauma, stress reduction, couple issues, DBT & CBT, emotional regulation and impulse control tools.

2002 – 2014 Legal Consultant Provide support for lawyers and their clients facing divorce and child custody issues. Assisted NY & LA lawyers reduce sentences for clients with substance abuse charges.

2010 – 2013 Group Facilitator Facilitated weekly recovery groups at several LA treatment centers and sober houses, including Bridge to Recovery and Promises Out-Patient Program.

2009 – 2011 Staff Supervisor Supervised staff individually and in weekly supervision groups at several sober houses in Malibu.

2009 Sober Living Consultant Developed admission program, house rules and discharge packet for “Loft 107,” a sober house in Brooklyn, NY.

1997 – 2002 Hazelden New York Family Services Created, developed, marketed and facilitated the “Family & Friends Program.” Provided support groups for mothers, parents and loved ones of substance abusers. Group treatment integrated the 12-Step philosophy of Al-Anon with mindfulness, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic modalities. Individual sessions were provided to clients & their families and all were invited to a weekly, on-going 12- week lecture series open to Hazelden clients and the local community.

1997 – 2002 Hazelden New York IOP Program Created, developed, marketed and facilitated the “Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP),” an 8-week group for substance abusers in early recovery and those with a chronic history of relapse. Group treatment integrated the 12-Step philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous with myriad psychodynamic modalities.

1997 Greenwich House, NY Provided treatment and crisis intervention for polysubstance abusing clients and their families. Interfaced with parole boards, family courts, child protection agencies and housing organizations.

1996 – Manhattan State Psychiatric Hospital, Randall’s Island Worked in an all-male, locked ward with chronically mentally ill substance abusers. Created the “Residential Placement Program,” for dually diagnosed, physically handicapped patients.

1976 – 1994 Acting Career Film, Television & Theatre

1971 – 1976 Radio & Television Journalist Wrote, produced and hosted news stories for CBC-Radio Canada CTV Television & 2UE Radio -Sydney Australia