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ABOUT ME

My initial interest in psychotherapy began when I picked up a book called "Control Theory" by William Glasser when I was about 23 years old. In that book Dr. Glasser explains that you have a picture in your head of how life is supposed to be and when life doesn't turn out the way you'd pictured it, you have 2 choices; change your situation or change your mind-set.

It wasn't until many years later that I pursued my bachelor's degree in Psychology and then my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center and in private practice ever since.

My goal for therapy is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where we can collaborate and find the answers together. I do my best to be direct and genuine while supporting your beliefs.

Outside of my practice, I have a love for animals, especially my Basset hounds. I have been married for almost 30 years and my children are grown. I love art, music, nature, learning, and pickleball.

My favorite quote is "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou

There is Always More to Learn

Brandman University

Bachelor's degree in Psychology
2016
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
2018

Education

Licenses

Experience

CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #125385

TX State Board of Examiners
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #204298

TN Dept. of Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #2598

Salvation Army Rehab, Fresno

Drug & Alcohol Counselor
2017-2019

Arrive Therapy

Private psychology practice
2018-2020

McDermott Counseling

Private psychology practice
2020-2021

Specialty Training

Gottman Therapy, Level 2
Arizona Trauma Institute, Certified Trauma Professional 2021/2022
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Basic Intensive Training
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) – Level One, CAMFT.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gender Odyssey Conference, 2019
Attachment Disruption and Trauma on Behavior and Brain Development
Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention
Telehealth
HIV/AIDS
Law & Ethics
Grief
Cultural Diversity
Human Trafficking
Aging and Long-term Care
Spousal Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence
OCD
Motivational Interviewing

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If you have any questions about therapy, feel free to contact me.

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