Specialized Trainings

• Certified in EMDR as well as specialized R-TAP (Recent trauma) and G-TAP (Group trauma)specific
• Assisted in running a weekly meditation group with Dr. Robert Puff
• Meditation/Hypnosis
• Certified in Domestic Violence
• Advanced training in Spirit Releasement
• Trained in Sex Therapy Work, Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy
• Dream Work and Analysis
• Run a court ordered weekly anger management group addressing the issues surrounding anger and drug use
• Helped establish and develop the counseling services at a local non-profit
• Guest speaker at Cal State Fullerton
• Trained in supervision of upcoming therapists
• I have a published work titled the “Therapeutic Power of Dogs in Private Practice.”In this paper I explored the use of dogs in the therapeutic setting and the healing power to the human soul. In creating my paper, I researched, studied, and observed my own rescue dogs while working to understand an animal’s unconditional love and how this can help heal oneself.

Love working with couples, families, children, severe mental health issues, as well as autism spectrum disorders providing counseling services to individuals who may not otherwise receive mental health services. I work to take away the stigma surrounding these issues and try to bring healing and coping skills that will elicit change

Professional Affiliations

Member of California Association of Marriage Family Therapists

Member of EMDRIA (the national organization) as well as the local chapter of EMDR Professional Therapy

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and licensed Professional Clinical Counselor State of California

Education

Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpentaria, CA

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a Minor in Sociology from Cal State Fullerton

I am experienced in issues of relationships and marriage, depression, substance use, addictions, anger, suicide, work/ life dissatisfaction, parenting, bereavement, autism spectrum disorders and difficulty with life’s issues, I honor the spiritual and emotional aspects of life. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on our spiritual journey of understanding and healing.