EDUCATION

• Psy.D., Marital and Family Therapy, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• M.A., Clinical Psychology, Specialization in Marital and Family Therapy, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• B.S., Psychology, Minor in Economics, Radford University

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#LMFT107647)
• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation: Group Crisis
• EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
• Sibshop Facilitator
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor
• EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant
• Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

COURSES

• Advanced MFT Theory: Intergenerational Models
• Advanced Personality Theory
• Psychological Assessment
• Research Methodology
• Substance Abuse, Addiction, and the Family
• Supervised Practicum

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

• California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) -Licensed Member
• Psy Chi National Honors Society in Psychology
• Pi Gamma Mu International Honors Society in Social Sciences
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Board of Directors for Sandy Feet Initiative, Secretary Emeritus
• Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
• EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) – Clinical Member
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) – Clinical Fellow
• Delta Kappa, International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society
• Reviewer for the Journal of Feminist Family Therapy

ACADEMIC INTERESTS

• Professional Development
• Systemic Therapy
• Creative Interventions
• Outcome Measure Development
• Mindfulness Based Practices
• Dissertation Mentorship and Training

PUBLICATIONS

• Newsletter: The Hidden Psychology of Selling Your Business, First Choice Business Brokers, 2026
• Dissertation: Effects of Surfing on Adolescent Quality of Life & Emotional Functioning, 2016

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• Wonder Con, Presenter: Help! I'm in Love with an Artist, 2026
• Wonder Con, Moderator: Storyboards for Commercials, TV, and More, 2026
• Comic Con – San Diego, Moderator: Avoid Getting Scammed as an Artist, 2025
• Wonder Con, Moderator: How Not To Be Scammed as an Artist, 2025
• Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Collaboration in Doctoral Education Conference, Lispcomb University, Presenter: Feedback Informed Dissertation: Setting a Step-by-Step Plan for Guiding Graduate Research, 2024
• Hope Meets: Winter Symposium, Presenter: Fostering Accepting Environments, 2020
• TCSPP/CETYS Third Annual International Education Conference, Presenter: Mindfulness Based Practices, 2016
• TCSPP/CETYS Second Annual International Education Conference, Panelist: Requirements for Clinicians in California, 2015

HOBBIES/INTEREST

• Surfing
• Traveling
• Music
• Food

VERSE

Proverbs 26:22 "The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down to the innermost parts of the belly."