I
graduated with honors and received a scholarship for a Ph.D.
specializing in Human Development Psychology from Claremont Graduate
University. I also have a Master’s in Marriage and Family
Counselling from CSULB. I wrote a thesis on ADHD. I have worked
with Capistrano Unified School District as a Family Support
Coordinator and have worked as a school teacher for ten years. I
have worked with the military in California, Hawaii and Missouri. I
was embedded with a battalions to give more direct counselling to
active duty military.
I serve and ensure each patient is encouraged to be heard, respected, and embowered to live authentically. I strive to create and maintain an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment that is safe. I have lived on five continents and visited over 70 countries which helps me to embrace all cultures and backgrounds.
I work with depression, anxiety and a host of other disorders as shown under the tab Services.