Experience Summary
Licensed as a clinical psychologist in Hawaii (License # PSY-454) since 1991. Have provided services in private practice and in a community mental health center serving chronically mentally ill patients. In addition, have two recent years of experience in working with military personnel and their families. Earlier in life was a university professor and researcher in psychology departments for 11 years.
Teaching Style
Improvisational, inspirational, and often dramatic to involve students in the subject matter.
My Hobbies
Tennis, body surfing, boogie boarding, photography, creative writing.
Other Comments
15 years of experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training. Adapted techniques to include Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Thus, can teach psychological principles both from subject and experiential perspectives.
| Composition |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Have published several psychological research papers and have been involved for many years in writing a novel which is a romantic, mystery psychological thriller. Experienced as a published poet. |
| Creative Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Have published several psychological research papers and have been involved for many years in writing a novel which is a romantic, mystery psychological thriller. Experienced as a published poet. |
| Psychology |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Former university professor for 11 years. Licensed clinical psychologist in Hawaii for 24 years. Extensive experience as the senior psychologist at a community mental health center offering services to patients with severe and persistent mental illness. During the past two years worked with military personnel, many of whom were suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Currently living in Oxnard, CA |