ABOUT

I began my psychotherapy practice in May 2022, following over a decade of experience in social work. During that time, I supported individuals, couples, and families in foster care and hospital settings, helping them navigate complex emotional and life transitions with compassion and care.

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I am certified in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping) through the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Additionally, I hold certification in the transpersonal psychology approach known as the Inner Counselor Process. I have completed Level 1 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Training and am Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed, expanding my ability to support clients in somatic and parts-based work.

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For the past 14 years, I’ve been a dedicated volunteer with Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp for children who have lost a parent or sibling, where I serve as a Healing Circle Leader. I’m also a Registered Yoga Teacher and Reiki Practitioner, integrating body-based healing and energetic practices into my personal wellness journey. Both Yoga and Reiki have offered me a powerful space for inward reflection, healing, and connection to divine love. It’s an honor to now share these ancient practices with others.

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In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature, hiking, practicing yoga, watching sunsets, attending live concerts, reading, advocating for social justice, and spending time with my husband and our animals—a giant German Shepherd, two cats, and our newest addition, Arlo, a mini golden doodle currently in training to become a therapy dog for my clients.

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Education & Professional Experience

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach in 2012. During my undergraduate studies, I interned with Girls, Inc., helping young girls overcome economic, gender, and social barriers. I also volunteered as a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate with the Women's Resource Center in Oceanside, and served as a Big Buddy with Comfort Zone Camp. These formative experiences sparked my passion for social justice and inspired me to pursue a career in social work.

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I went on to earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University in 2014. While in graduate school, I completed internships with:

• North County Lifeline (Educationally Related Mental Health Services Program), where I provided school-based therapy and skill-building groups for neurodiverse students.

• Sharp Memorial Hospital, supporting patients in the outpatient oncology unit.

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After graduation, I continued working at Sharp, rotating through inpatient hospital units, and later served as a Medical Social Worker and Bereavement Counselor with a local hospice.

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From 2015 to 2022, I worked at Angels Foster Family Network, a nonprofit serving families fostering children ages birth to five. There, I provided emotional support to foster families, completed home study assessments, and supervised clinical staff. I fulfilled my clinical hours during this time and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2017.

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Additional Training & Certifications

• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga (December 2020)

• Level 1 & 2 Reiki Certification, with Betsy Peila, HHP (August 2023)

 

Wellness Services Disclaimer

Please note: My private yoga instruction, Reiki offerings, and yoga/wellness workshops are separate from and not part of my psychotherapy practice. These services are not licensed mental health care. If you participate in private yoga instruction or any of my workshops, I am offering these solely as a Registered Yoga Teacher and Reiki Practitioner, not as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.