ABOUT ME
My mission, as a therapist, is to help you help yourself. Show up. Participate. Live your life authentically and with intention.
I believe that as humans, our relationships are the most sacred experiences we have. Witnessing my client's stories profoundly impacts me and reaffirms my choice to do my work with a whole heart. Nearly every session spent with a client never ceases to leave me challenged, humbled, and inspired in ways I could not have imagined both personally and professionally. As a relational therapist I believe that the opportunity to develop a positive therapeutic relationship can be groundwork for exploring how an individual wishes to engage with family, romantic partners, friends, colleagues and in life. I welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
Specialized Training
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Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator
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EMDR Trained through EMDR Institute
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Completed Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship with Dr. Susan Johnson
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Completed Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Advanced Core Skills Training with Dr. Scott Wooley
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Completed Level One Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training
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Completed Gottman Couples and Addiction Recovery Training
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Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy through Dept of Veterans Affairs
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Experience working at Chapman University student psychological services
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VA Long Beach experience
Professional Affiliations
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Clinical Member California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
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Clinical Member Orange County Chapter of California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
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President Board of Director Orange County Chapter of California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (2013 - current)
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Previous Chapman University MFT Alumni Advisory Board Member
Licensing & Credentials
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Board of Behavioral Science - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #95944
