Jan 29, 2026
I am currently practicing in the state of Arizona as a licensed mental health therapist (i.e., LMHC), working within a behavioral health and integrated care setting. My scope of practice and billing ability are determined by my level of licensure and payor rules that...
Feb 18, 2025
For my Health Equity class, a recent assignment required completion of two Implicit Association Tests (IAT). I guess I need to start with this statement – this is not the first class for which I have had to examine my own biases. Yes, I do have them. I did not like...
Jan 5, 2025
This is my second post as part of the Cummings Doctoral Studies program. I want to address health disparities and health inequities. But before I start, I want to make sure that people understand that there are always three sides to every story/discussion – your side,...
Jan 18, 2024
… alternatively titled: Why am I doing this?! It is now January 2024 and in less than three years — Lord willin’ and the crick don’t rise — I will have my doctorate in Behavioral Health. I am 56 and here I am, back in school. Why? I am here because...
