Knowledge is power.
I truly love what I do and I believe that learning is a life-long pursuit.
I graduated from Pepperdine University summa cum laude with my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I received specialized training in trauma recovery using EMDR therapy from EMDR Professional Training, which is an EMDRIA.org-approved program. I received my certification in holistic health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and my Bachelor's degree in Magazine Journalism from Ohio University.
I am a member of the following professional organizations:
- EMDR International Association - EMDRIA.org - Member since 2019
- EMDR Professional Training - Member since 2019
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) - Member since 2018
- California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC) - Member since 2018
- The Institute for Functional Medicine - Member since 2018
- Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Practitioners - Member since 2018
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) - Member since 2015
- Orange County Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (OC CAMFT) - Member since 2015
- Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology - Member since 2015
- American Association for Drugless Practitioners - Member since 2012
Here are all the courses, conferences, seminars, and trainings I attend to make sure I'm providing my clients with the best evidence-based and current techniques and treatment methods:
- Certified EMDR Therapist Training - September 2023
- "The Power of the Pain: EMDR Therapy, Addiction and Recovery" - July 2023
- Continuing Education: Suicide Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention - July 2021
- "EMDR for Peak Performance: EMDR for Creatives and Athletes" - April 2020
- EMDR Basic Training Certification - EMDR Professional Training - March 2019
- "The Many Applications of EMDR" - OC CAMFT Seminar - November 2018
- "Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Qualification Training" - NAADAC Training Course - November 2018
- "The Basics of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)" - OC CAMFT Seminar - July 2018
- "What's Hot in Aging Research" - University of Southern California School of Gerontology Seminar - April 2018
- "Integration in Relationships and the Brain" - OC CAMFT Seminar - March 2018
- "The Neuroendocrine Immunology of Mucosal Immunity" - APEX Seminar - February 2018
- Evolution of Psychotherapy 5-Day Conference - December 2017
- "Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Couples Training" - OC CAMFT Workshop - November 2017
- Integrative Medicine for Mental Health 3-Day Conference - September 2017
- "Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy With Complex Trauma Patients" - OC CAMFT Seminar - April 2017
- "Healing From Infidelity - 3 Exercises to Rebuild Trust" - Workshop - March 2017
- "Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Affirming Therapy" - Pepperdine University Seminar - February 2017
- "Gluten, Leaky Gut and the Autoimmunity Connection" - APEX Seminar - December 2016
- "Understanding Menopause and Andropause" - APEX Seminar - August 2016
- "Redefining Our Relationships" - Queer University Online Course - July 2016
Please look around my site and get a good feel for who I am and how I can serve you. If I seem like someone you would like to collaborate with, please reach out today.