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Education

  • 1987 Master of Social Work, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
  • 1975 Bachelor of Science, Individual and Family Studies,
    Pennsylvania State University
 

Employment

  • 1989-present Psychotherapist 
    Independent Private Practice.  Child, adolescent and family psychotherapy.  Specializing in conduct problems (violence, sexual  behavior problems) and loss issues (divorce, adoption, abandonment, grief). Conducts mental health evaluations, program consultations, parent education seminars.

  • 1999-present Mo’s Dinner Conversations   
    Prepares gourmet meals and facilitates conversations for groups of individuals and agencies/organizations.  Team building, personal growth, etc.

  • 1993-1999    Vice-President/Treasurer & Co-Founder  Progressive Therapy  systems, P.C.  Specialized treatment and evaluation services to sexual and violent offenders and their families.  Providing individual, group, marital and family psychotherapy.  Providing forensic evaluations, case consultations,
    supervision, program development and educational presentations.  Specializing in work with children, adolescents and families.

  • 1987-1993    Director of Child, Adolescent and Family Services   Darrow Associates, Professional psychotherapy services.

  • 1989   Supervisory Therapist for Child Partial Hospitalization Program
    Mount Airy Psychiatric Center.  Coordination of treatment program and direct supervision of professional staff.  Providing individual, group and family psychotherapy.

  • 1985-1987    Youth Worker  Bethesda PsychHealth Service, Adolescent Day Treatment Program

  • 1978-1985    Youth Worker  Bethesda Hospital Association.  Adolescent Short-term Crisis and Evaluation Program

  • 1976-1978    Mental Health Worker  Bethesda Hospital Association – Adolescent and Adult In-Patient Units Development and maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

  • 1975-1976    Residential Correctional Counselor  Community Group Homes, Inc.
    4-hour direct supervision of paroled juveniles.

 
 

Professional Consultations

  • 2003   Program Consultant – Project PAVE (Promoting Alternatives to Violence through Education).  Program consultation regarding services to youth and families.
    2002-present  Mental Health Consultant – Rocky Mountain Collaborative Law Professionals.  Consultation services to practice group consisting of attorneys, mediators, financial planners, and other mental health professionals specializing in family issues (divorce, custody, parenting, etc.)

  • 1999-present Clinical Consultant/Supervisor – Developmental Disabilities Resource Center.  Development of Sexual Behavioral Treatment Program for developmentally disabled adults.  Conducts group therapy, performs risk  assessments, supervises staff, conducts family/care-giver groups.

  • 2000-2002   Consultant – Executive Director, I Have A Dream Foundation, Boulder County

  • 2000-2002    Clinical Consultant/Supervisor – D.O.V.E. development of Sex Offender Treatment Program.  Conducts evaluations, individual and group therapy, supervises staff.

  • 2000-2002    Clinical Consultant – Sacred Heart Home, Consultation with staff  regarding work with homeless women and children.. 

  • 1999-2000    Clinical Consultant – Renaissance Center Day Care.  Clinical issues with children at risk.  Conducts Parent Education/Support Groups.

  • 1999-2002    Clinical Consultant – Damen House.  Consultation with treatment staff  regarding work with homeless women and their children.

  • 1999-2000   Clinical Men’s Group Leader – Mile High council for Drug Abuse and Alcoholism – Conducts group therapy sessions for men with substance  abuse/alcohol issues.

  • 1997-1998    Clinical Consultant – Guardian Angels School.  Consultation regarding working with child and adolescent behavior problems.

  • 1994-1998    Clinical Consultant – F.A.C.E.S.   consultation regarding family home-based treatment services..
    1990-1997    Clinical Consultant – Adams County Juvenile Diversion Project.  Mental health representative to the monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings; consult with diversion counselors regarding specific treatment needs of the clients in the program.

  • 1997   Clinical Consultant – Urban Peak.  Consultation regarding program development and clinical cases.

  • 1992-1996    Clinical Consultant – Big Brothers.  Consultation regarding assessment of potential Big Brothers and matching with children.

  • 1991   Clinical Consultant – Denver Safe House for Battered Women.  Consultation with staff regarding effects of violence on children and families.

  • 1990   Clinical Consultant – Branden Center.  Consultation with staff regarding  effects of violence on children and families.

  • 1980   Clinical Consultant – Denver Children’s Home.  Teaching child care workers stress management and relaxation strategies.

 

 
 
Professional Affiliations
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #989570

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW) #882109066

  • Denver Area Representative to Colorado NASW Board of Directors (2 Terms)

  • Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)

  • Board Certified Forensic Examiner

  • American Academy of Forensic Examiners

  • Diplomate in Clinical Social Work:

  • 1995-2002   Clinical Member of Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

  • 1995-2002   Colorado State Listed Sex Offender Treatment Provider/Evaluator

  • 1993-1998   University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work Field Faculty

Professional Presentations
  • 2004       Workshop for the 16th Annual Colorado Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coalition Conference on Leadership Style Parenting

  • 2003       Workshop for Developmental Disabilities Resource Center on Serving Consumers Who Have a History of Sex Offending Behaviors

  • 2003       Workshop for Parker Care & Associates on Behavioral Approaches to Working with Developmentally Delayed Adults with Sexual Behavior  Problems

  • 2003      Workshop for Collaborative Lawyers entitled Mental Health Primer for Attorneys

  • 2003      Class presentation for South High School on Psychological Models

  • 2001-2003    Workshop series for parents and teachers at Slavin Elementary/ Middle School on Leadership Style Parenting, Understanding and  Managing Children’s Behavior

  • 2002      Workshop for Parker Care & Associates on Behavioral Approaches to Working with Developmentally Delayed Adults with Sexual Behavior Problems

  • 2002      Workshop for Sewell Child Development on Sexual Development of Children

  • 2002      Presentation to Big Brothers Big Sisters staff on Interviewing Techniques and Assessment

  • 2002      Panel discussion for Denver Academy on Drug and Alcohol Prevention

  • 2001      Workshop for Denver Safe House on Managing Children’s Behavior

  • 2001      Workshop for Sewell Child Development on Sexual Development of Children

  • 2000      Workshop presenter for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless on Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behavior of Children

  • 2000     Training workshop presenter for Development Disabilities Resource Center staff on Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of  Developmentally Disabled Adults

  • 2000     Workshop series presenter for Mitchell Elementary School on Violence Prevention

  • 2000     Clinical Presentation for the 8th Annual Colorado School Social Work Conference on Leadership Style Parenting

  • 1999      Presentation for Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Services, Theory and Practice of Counseling Class on Trends in Psychoanalytic Theory

  • 1999     Workshop presenter for the Renaissance Child Day Center on Understanding  and Responding to the Sexual Behavior of Children

  • 1999     Presentation for the Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse on Responsible Behavior for Step Forward Adolescent Treatment Group

  • 1998           Presentation for the State Health Department HIV Unit on Working with High Risk AIDS Patients

  • 1998           Panel Discussion for the Mental Health Association of Colorado Pro Bono Project on Agency Consultation Strategies

  • 1998           Workshop for National Association of Forensic Social Workers Annual Conference in New Orleans on Strategies on Working with Female Adolescent Sex Offenders

  • 1998           Clinical Presentation for the Arapahoe County Juvenile Diversion Program on Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children and Adolescents

  • 1998           Workshop for Maple Star of Colorado Foster Care Parents on Childhood and Adolescent Sexual Behavior Problems

  • 1998           Workshop for the National Adolescent Perpetrator Network Annual Conference in Winnipeg on Treatment Strategies on Working with Female Adolescent Sex Offenders

  • 1998           Workshop for Guardian Angel School on Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behavior of Children and Adolescents

  • 1998           Consultation with Kempe Center Community Caring Center on Working With and Managing Volunteer Caseworkers

  • 1998           Workshop for Smoky Hill Methodist Church Parent Group on Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behavior of children and Adolescents

  • 1997           Clinical Presentation for F.A.C.E.S. on Oppositional Disorders

  • 1997           Workshop for National Adolescent Perpetrator Conference in Cherry Hill, N.J. on Treatment Strategies in Working with Female Adolescent Sexual Perpetrators

  • 1997           Workshop for Annual Colorado Mental Health Conference in Colorado Springs on Treatment Strategies in Working with Female Adolescent Sex Offenders

  • 1996           Panel presenter for the Colorado Continuum Network Servicing Sexually Abusive Youth on Offense-Specific Family Therapy

  • 1996           Keynote address at Pro Bono Project for Weld County Mental Health Pro Bono Project

  • 1995           Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work on Development of a Private Practice

  • 1995           NASW Forum on Preparation for Mental Health Professionals in Testifying in Court

  • 1994           Clinical Training for Big Sisters on Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviors

  • 1993           Clinical Training at Shiloh House, Inc. on Developing and Implementing a Residential Sex Offender Program for Adolescents

  • 1993           Workshop for Sheridan School District Parent Seminars on Effective Parenting

  • 1993           Workshop for Denver Department of Social Services, High Risk Youth Team on Adolescent Sexuality

  • 1992           Workshop for The Family Counseling Center in Pueblo, Colorado on Diagnosis Issues with Sexual Offenders

  • 1992           Workshop for Western Slope Educational Center in Grand Junction, Colorado on Treatment Techniques in Working with Sexual Offenders

  • 1991           University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work on behalf of Colorado NASW on Licensing Issues

  • 1991           Smoky Hill High School for Student Awareness Day on Stress Management

  • 1990           Colorado Council of Mediators and Mediation Organizations on Communication Skills

  • 1990           Guest Lecturer at University of Denver College of Law, Criminal Justice Seminar

  • 1989           Guest Lecturer at University of Denver College of Law, Mediation/Arbitration Center on Communication Skills

  • 1989           Clinical and Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Adolescent Sex Offenders at the Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work membership meetings

  • 1989           University of Colorado Student Conduct Advisory Board on Identification, Evaluation and Management of Sexual Behavior Problems

  • 1989           Annual American Association for Partial Hospitalization on Child Day Treatment Programs

  • 1988           Annual National Association of Social Workers, Colorado Chapter, Conference on Responsible Sexual Behavior Groups for Children/Adolescents

   
 
  
 

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