Education

• California State University, Fullerton, B.A., B.S.; Hope International University, M.A.
• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy – Hope International University
• Doctor of Psychology – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Credentials/Certifications

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #43951
• EMDR Trained Therapist

Courses

• Advance Treatment of Adolescents
• Practicum
• Case Conceptualization
• Interpersonal Communication

Key Awards/Affiliations

• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Academic Interests

• Trauma
• Neuropsychology
• Faith and Healing
• Indigenous Psychology
• Latino Mental Health
• Psychological Impact of Immigration

Publications

• The St. Jude Novena: Prayer, A Healing Method for Roman Catholic Latinos with Depression Utilizing the Beck Depression Inventory II

Personal Philosophy of Education

Teaching is an opportunity to share knowledge with students, build collaborations to grow and develop opportunities to be accountable to the advancement of ones field and profession. The relationship between professor and student is a stepping stone for creative thinking, exploration of diversity and expansion of options that will carry into future work in mental health.