Professional Biography
I have been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 2002 and have been seeing patients in private practice since 2003. You will find the details of my training and professional experience below, for insight into my therapeutic approach and treatment results please visit the Patient & Parent Testimonial page.
Education:
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - University of Miami, Miami FL 1984
Masters of Arts in Counseling (M.A.) California State University Fullerton 1999
License:
California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, License no. MFC39163
Supplemental Specialization Training:
Birth Doula Certification Training – DONA International
EMDR Therapist Training – Parnell Institute
Restoring the Body: Yoga, EMDR, Treating Trauma – Bessel Van der Kolk, The Trauma Center JRI
Compassion Meditation Training – Sylvia Boorstein, Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Metta Sutta Meditation Training – Sylvia Boorstein, Esalen
How We Love Therapist Training - Milan & Kay Yerkovich
Clinical Training Sites Included:
Community Services Programs – Irvine
Latino Psychological & Social Services Children’s Clinic – Santa Ana/Laguna Beach
City of Orange Police Department – Orange
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatry Department – Tustin/Santa Ana
Professional Associations:
CAMFT – California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
OCCAMFT – Orange County California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Corporate Speaking Topics:
Winning Over Difficult Clients with Empathy
Stress Management Techniques in the Work Place
Volunteer Work:
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate – CSP Irvine
Camp Counselor Supervisor, Food Delivery, Phone Buddy – Aids Services Foundation Irvine
Assisting in the care and adoption of rescued dogs – German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County