ABOUT ME

I grew up seeing people around me constantly hurt each other, whether emotionally or physically, and I yearned to know why this was happening. I dove into the field of Psychology eager to learn about human behavior and to deepen my understanding of the mind and resiliency. As I began working with adolescent parents and youth in foster care, my passion only grew more. I realized I needed to further my education in order to have the impact I hoped for. This led me to earning my Masters of Social Work from USC and a state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

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I have since focused on extensive training in play therapy, treating past and recent trauma(trauma-informed therapy), and working with family systems. I strongly believe in the ability the brain has to physically heal itself with the help of successful therapeutic treatment. Some of my other specialties include: family therapy, relationship concerns, LGBTQ affirming treatment, depression, OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, adolescent issues, and behavior management strategies with children. I've gained broad experience working with children, individuals, families, and couples.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Practitioner in utilizing EMDR, ERP, CBT, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, and Seeking Safety

• MSW, Masters in Social Work from University of Southern California(USC)

• Over 20 years of experience working in the clinical field

• Over 10 years experience in addictions/dependency

• Over 15 years experience with trauma

• USC(University of Southen California) and University of Phoenix Lecturer(University of Southern California) 

• License No. and State: LCS21132 California

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