I received my Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Saint Mary’s College of CA where I was trained using a Person-Centered approach.

I completed my internship at a head start program, working with preschool aged children and their families providing play therapy and support to teachers and parents. Concurrently, I facilitated a support group for moms to offer a supportive and validating space and to promote community and a sense of camaraderie between mothers.

I’ve worked at a variety of agency settings holding counselor and director positions, working closely with clients and their families, connecting them with resources, and managing crises. Within these settings, I have worked with populations including but not limited to: adults with developmental disabilities, transition age-youth and adults with severe mental illness, preschool and elementary school age children, adolescents and teenagers.

I have experience helping individuals navigate behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, and life transitions.

This is done by way of providing a safe and non-judgmental environment and creating a trusting and collaborative relationship, so they feel understood, heard, and accepted. 

While Person-Centered therapy is my foundational approach, I recognize that everyone has different needs and therefore have adopted an integrative approach.

I draw from a variety of different theoretical orientations, some of the most common include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Walking Therapy to best promote healing and emotional wellbeing.