I am passionate about my work as a therapist. At my core I love helping others and seeing lives changed, it is something I've always pursued. Before becoming a therapist I worked in the speech pathology field helping people overcome their communication challenges in a manner that was conducive to getting their needs met. I have helped hundreds of people acquire language to be able to express and connect. I am skilled at finding a balance between practical solutions and working through a deeper understanding of the hurts and habits that get in our way to lasting change.
I am bilingual / bicultural and offer therapy in Spanish. I also have a great understanding of the Deaf Culture and a working proficiency in American Sign Language.
Education:
Vanguard University of Southern California
M.S. Clinical Psychology
Utah State University
B.S. in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
California certification and license in speech and language pathology
Long Beach State University
B.A. in Speech Communication
I hold certifications in:
Trained in:
Experience:
I have worked with young children, adolescents and adults in both the mental health and speech - language pathology field for a combination of ten years. During this time, I have worked with several populations including:
I facilitate Parenting Skills trainings, and work extensively with children that have special needs, namely the Autism and Down Syndrome populations.
I provide parent support to parents seeking to build a healthy attachment with their child. I have worked with many parents on the issues of:
Additionally, I facilitate art healing groups for children in homeless shelters and professionals in corporate America to help manage stress levels and build team cohesiveness. My focus is on helping you attain the tools you need, so you can:
I welcome anybody seeking change.
I am bilingual / bicultural and offer therapy in Spanish. I also have a great understanding of the Deaf Culture and a working proficiency in American Sign Language.
Education:
Vanguard University of Southern California
M.S. Clinical Psychology
Utah State University
B.S. in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
California certification and license in speech and language pathology
Long Beach State University
B.A. in Speech Communication
I hold certifications in:
- Prepare / Enrich for engaged couples
- Art4Healing ® facilitator from Art & Creativity for Healing
Trained in:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
- How We Love for couples
Experience:
I have worked with young children, adolescents and adults in both the mental health and speech - language pathology field for a combination of ten years. During this time, I have worked with several populations including:
- Couples
- Special Needs population
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing population
- Parenting
- Foster children
- Infants and bonding
- College Students
I facilitate Parenting Skills trainings, and work extensively with children that have special needs, namely the Autism and Down Syndrome populations.
I provide parent support to parents seeking to build a healthy attachment with their child. I have worked with many parents on the issues of:
- Anxiety
- Guilt and Shame
- Grief and Loss
- Build safety and security between partners
- Navigate the aftermath of infidelity
- Deepen the emotional bond
- Trauma
- Homelessness
- Probation
- Foster Care
- Low Self - Esteem
- Developmental and Social Challenges
- Peer Pressure
- Identity Issues
- Addiction
- Learning Issues
- Sexuality
- Adjustment/Transition
- Stress
- Spirituality
- Childhood Trauma(s)
- Relational Issues
Additionally, I facilitate art healing groups for children in homeless shelters and professionals in corporate America to help manage stress levels and build team cohesiveness. My focus is on helping you attain the tools you need, so you can:
- Build Trust
- Create Healthy Boundaries
- Increase Open Communication
- Strengthen Relationships
- Promote Healthy Problem-Solving Skills
- Elevate Self-Esteem
- Regulate Emotions
- See New Perspectives
- Understand Yourself Better
- Achieve Balance
I welcome anybody seeking change.