Growing up in an academic family where logic and the scientific method prevailed, I knew that I wouldn't fit neatly into anyone's expectations. I was the ultimate square peg trying to squeeze into a round hole.

This fundamental sense of not belonging became the breeding ground for my wrongness of self. Enter my escape routes: food, alcohol, and constantly reshaping myself to match what others expected of me. At the time, there didn't seem to be any other alternatives, and some challenging experiences only deepened my desire to escape, eventually leading me down the path of addiction.

While we each have a personal and unique journey, my hope is that my story and where it ultimately led to the creation of Right Recovery for You®—can be inspiring and empowering for you. Remember, you’ve got the rest of your life ahead of you – it’s never too late to create a different life path.

My journey to recovering me began with

entering a traditional treatment program. While it helped me quit drinking, the emphasis on powerlessness, wrongness, and being labeled as "alcoholic" felt limiting. The program did not acknowledge or nurture the creative and generative potential within myself and others. 

My own struggles with alcohol, food, and the wrongness of self became the catalyst for creating Right Recovery for You®—a specialty program within Access Consciousness® and a groundbreaking approach to ending any addictive or compulsive behavior.

Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I travel the world offering individual sessions, classes, and workshops—both online and in-person. I am also an international speaker, author, psychotherapist, and Access Consciousness Certified Facilitator with over thirty years of experience in addiction, recovery, and mental health. While addiction and recovery are my specialties, I also facilitate many other Access Consciousness classes, making this work accessible to anyone ready to explore greater possibilities.