EDUCATION

• M.S., Clinical Psychology, Vanguard University
• B.A., Psychology, Biola University

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#77110)
• Prepare/Enrich Certified
• Prepare and Enrich Trainer
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor
• EMDR Certified Therapist
• EMDR Consultant
• EMDR Trained
• Gottman Level 1
• Gottman Level 2

COURSES

• Supervised Practicum
• Internship I, II & III
• Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Advance to Practicum Interviews

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAFMT)
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• EMDRIA

ACADEMIC INTERESTS

• Psychology, trauma treatment; EMDR
• Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Emphasis in Treatment of Children and Adolescents

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• Parenting and Young Children Play Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

• Spending time with family
• Spending time with Jesus
• Crime Podcasts
• Psychology Podcasts

FAVORITE SCRIPTURE

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

I believe that all students are unique and on a journey of self-discovery. My greatest desire is to help my students find their voice and develop a never-ending love of learning!