Background and Credentials

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTA, in the states of Washington (MG60698874) and New Mexico (0147931), and my private practice is Taproot Holistic Counseling. Prior to coming to New Mexico, I maintained a private practice in Seattle, WA as a Registered Counselor, from 1992 – 2011.

If you and I should work together, you can take confidence in my unique blend of formal education, experiences, and clinical training. Clients come from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds, from across the U.S. and Canada, and countries spanning four continents. So whatever your background, I believe you’ll feel welcome and comfortable in working with me.

Academic

• Master of Fine Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences – Systems Counseling, from the  Leadership Institute of Seattle/Bastyr University, 2006

• Bachelor of Music Education from Augustana College, 1975

Other areas of training and credentials

Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, AAMFT

Learn more about marriage and family therapy at www.aamft.org

AAMFT Clinical Fellow

Certified Infant Massage Instructor, CIMI, International Association of Infant Massage, 1984.

Certified Cross-Cultural Music in Sound Healing Practitioner, CCMHP, Open Ear Institute, Bainbridge Is, WA, 2003.

I presented the following trainings on clinical application for music and sound with a colleague:

  • “Clinical Applications for Music and Sound Healing” continuing education course presented to staff at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 2005 – 2006.
  • “Effects of Music and Imagery: Evidence Based Practice” presentation for NTI American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Convention, in New Orleans, LA, 2005.

Additional areas of training include:

• Attachment theory and bonding • parenting, mindfulness practices • hypnotherapy • caring for Alzheimer’s patient • grief • creativity • cross-cultural spiritual traditions

“My passion for service, family and relationships, healing, and the arts has allowed me to serve clients in amazing ways over the years. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you or your loved ones and would consider it an honor.” ~Kathleen Hill

Please call me with any questions you may have at: 505-490-2808