Education
B.A. Psychology, Chapman University
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Chapman University
Internships
Center for Compassionate Care at The Elizabeth Hospice, Escondido, California
San Pasqual Academy for Foster Youth, Escondido, California
Certifications
American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Certificate in Infertility
The Expressive Arts Training Institute, Professional Training in Expressive Arts Therapy, Newport Beach, California
Trainings
UCLA Gambling Studies Program
UCSD Geriatric Activities Program
Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Care Education, Grossmont College and HHSA, San Diego
Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities Program, Temple University and Aging and Independent Services, San Diego
Memberships
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Mental Health Specialty Group
International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)
International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA)
Society of Media Psychology and Technology (APA, Division 46)
Activities
Project Amend
The Meditation Initiative
Sidewalk Talk
Hobbies
Pet Therapy
Restorative Yoga
Sound Healing
Speaker
Junior League of San Diego, Mentoring Transitional Aged Youth
North County Intergenerational Council, Intergenerational Programming
Provider:
State of California CalGETS Authorized Provider for Problem Gambling (Gamblers and Affected Individuals)
SPECIALIZATIONS:
Anxiety
Depression
Expressive Arts
Families of Choice
Gambling Addiction
Grief and Loss
Infertility
Intergenerational
Life Transitions
Pet Loss
Self Growth Workshops
Women’s Issues