I specialize in child and adolescent treatment. I work with children, teens, families, couples, and individual adults. I offer self-esteem group therapy for adolescent girls ages 13-17 as well as anger management skills groups for children ages 8-12.

I help others address the underlying concerns, patterns, choices that may be contributing to those feeling stuck in repetitive seemingly familiar situations that they find personally undesirable. I assist with fostering growth and facilitating change through various avenues such as skill building that may contribute to problem resolution.

I utilize different treatment methods including but not limited to cognitive and behavioral therapy, behavior modification, dialectical behavioral techniques and play therapy.

I offer evening and daytime appointments to help with meeting your scheduling needs.

I have also presented to general, academic and professional audiences speaking on the topics of:

Early Psychosis
Dialectical Behavior Techniques
A parent's guide to navigating the I.E.P. process
Career Networking
Multi Cultural Awareness

I have provided legal expert testimony addressing mental health needs within special education settings.

My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Degrees:
MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Treatment
PhD in General Psychology

Licenses:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist MFC45344
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPC1402

Certifications:
Structured Interview for Prodromal Symptoms, Yale University School of Medicine PRIME Research Clinic

Awards:
Alumna of the Year, John F Kennedy University
Faculty of the Year, University of Phoenix, College of Social Sciences Sacramento Valley Region

Additional Training:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)