Education & Experience

University of Southern California 2012-2014 • Master of Social Work Los Angeles, CA • Concentration: Children and Families Complete Wellness 2/2017 - ongoing • Co-owner • Therapist I use an eclectic approach that stems from a theoretical framework of Object Relations theory, Attachment theory, Life cycle theory, and biopsychosocial model; I employ EBPs (evidence based practices) such as CBT, CPT, DBT, SFT, PST, Mindfulness; that pair well with Narrative Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. I provide a strong psychoeducation component. to empower the client’s understanding and increase the ability to self-support. Beacon House Residential Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis Treatment 08/2014- 09/2016 • Therapist: Individual/Couples/Group/Family Therapy/Family Group Therapy • Collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams within and between agencies. • Case Manager • Family Program Coordinator/Therapist • Program Educator/Developer • Create and write curriculum • Intern Mentor Youth Services 03/2012-04/2014 • Therapist • MediCal billing, service planning, NPI number. • Crisis Intervention, Long term intervention, Assessment, Referrals, • Individual, family, couples, children/teens, and senior therapy, employing use of evidence- based practices. • Collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams within and between agencies. • Psychosocial and diagnostic assessment.