Education & Experience

M.A. Clinical Psychology, Cal State Dominguez Hills, CA..Graduated Cum de Laude, 3.8 GPA B.A. Business Management 11 plus years experience with various populations: Psychiatric Hospital population, addiction community, women affected by domestic violence, dual diagnosis within all ages, genders, races and cultures. 3+ year GESTALT Training at the GATLA Institute. EMDR Training, education and experience Certified in EMDR, (attachment based focus) with Francine Shapiro For bi-lateral stimulation, I utilize a light bar, sensors (when in person), self tapping, somatic experience with optional bi-lateral audio. Additional EMDR training in complex traumas with dissociation, shame, DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder), somatic tension, sexual abuse, self harm and addiction work. My speciality is working with clients who feel anxious, depressed, anger, shame and have negative voices that may be making them feel badly about themselves. Self injurious behavior, eating disorders, addictions, grief, and clients with trauma, dissociation and PTSD. After tele-therapy on zoom, I offer in person sessions in Rancho Palos Verdes. My rate is $200/hour.