My Experience as a Therapist
Since 1998 I have worked in various clinical settings including private practice, non-profit agencies and schools. In my practice I see individuals, couples, adolescents and children who wish to improve their life situation at school, work or home. In addition to my private practice I have served as a Clinical Supervisor and provided on-site training to Masters degree counseling interns at non-profit agencies in the county.
Education
- Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco
- Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley
Certifications
- In Progress: EMDR Certified Therapist – currently fulfilling EMDRIA (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association) requirements. Have received over 65 hours of training and consultation, and have worked with over 25 clients using this evidence based treatment model to help clients struggling with a variety of traumatic events.
- I hold certification as a Critical Incident Stress Debriefer (CISD). When the need arises I provide on-site crisis counseling at companies and schools.
- I am also a registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (RPT-S), a certification given by the Association of Play Therapy (APT). Requirements for this certification include five years post Masters, 150 hours play therapy education and 5000 hours of clinical experience.
Specialties
Read more about my specialties and the services I offer for individuals, couples and families.
