I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of professional counseling with specific knowledge in the areas of school counseling, crisis intervention and at-risk issues of adolescents. I have published on such topics as school crisis intervention and prevention, mental health issues and compassion fatigue. I have testified 6 times on topics such as child custody issues, truancy issues and mental health competency. I have provided counseling, intervention, and prevention training both on the national and international levels.