About Me

I have an undergraduate degree in psychology from Bryn Mawr College, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a School Counseling Certification from The University of Pennsylvania. I have been in the trenches with children and teens for 25 years now, working in both private and public schools, and in private practice. My work and my philosophy became that much more significant to me when my firstborn daughter became very ill shortly after birth. It took years to recover her physical health and this had a huge impact on her early development and education. Despite being told that there was no known cause or treatment for my daughter’s condition, I persisted and found a whole other world of medicine and therapeutic techniques. The result was her total healing. I have used my technique to help countless children experience significant improvement.

I believe that families and school systems can benefit greatly by gaining an understanding of underutilized brain and body research.

I have unofficially been coined “the educational detective.” I earned the nickname because over the years I have gained expertise in a variety of alternative methodologies that help identify and correct the root cause of the struggle. I have learned to dig below the surface – and I usually find the culprit(s)!  

The culprit could be:

*unrecognized/addressed trauma/stress

*retained primitive reflex(es)

*an undiagnosed learning disability

*an undiagnosed physical health challenge, such as a missed Lyme or Strep infection, or IgG food sensitivities

*the overuse or dependence on electronic devices

*chaotic or ineffective home or school based schedules

I make sure no stone has been left unturned, I make sure we have a clear picture, and then I help develop a path forward.

  I believe that all children want to learn and be successful, and that lack of academic achievement or motivation, and/or challenging behaviors in the classroom or at home, are simply expressions of an underlying issue that needs attention. I believe that in order to help a child or family experience improvement, you must consider the whole picture – physical and emotional health, cognitive/academic ability, goals and level of motivation, schedules and routines, and all the environments in which an individual spends his/her time (school, home, club and sports facilities, etc.,). 

I have a deep love of and respect for kids of all ages, and I will walk side by side with parents and school personnel as they work together to help children reach their potential!