Carol has a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Santa Clara and a B.A. in Psychology from UCSB. She has been working as a clinician since 1991. Carol specializes in working with people in relationship – couples, parents, and singles to develop new relationship skills that help to break a cycle of negative relating. With new tools people learn how to convert conflict into growth and form deeper connection. Carol also works with individuals challenged by depression, anxiety, and trauma using EMDR therapy, as well as more traditional approaches. She has both taught and counseled in Poland and the Czech Republic. Carol enjoys the daily challenge of pilates, yoga and strength training. She is married with four adult children.