I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy from San Diego State University.
I have extensive experience in individual therapy, play therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
With over 13 years of experience, I am highly skilled in working with individuals, couples, children and families.
My specialties include:
Depression
Anxiety
Military families
Chronic Pain Management
Grief, loss and bereavement
Stress management
Adjustment issues
Relationships
Parenting Skills
Divorce
Co-Parenting
Anger Management and
Problem-Solving / Decision-Making skills
I have a keen interest in working with military families, and have received several awards from the United States Marine Corps for my contributions to military families.
As I saw a need for more high quality Online Therapy, I decided to pursue and attain the Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider designation.
I bring a wealth of clinical experience providing outpatient and Intensive In-Home Services to children and their families, especially as it relates to:
Behavioral symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Conduct Disorder
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Anxiety Disorders and
Major Depressive Disorder
I am additionally qualified in the following areas:
CAPS (Clinician Administered PTSD Scale)
Bereavement
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
CBT-Supervision
System of Care (Child & Family Team meetings)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Circle of Security Early Intervention program
Theraplay Level 2 trained
Emotionally Focused Therapy (4-day Introductory Externship)
The Gottman Method Level 1 trained
Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
