Education & Experience

My graduate and post-graduate work has been with underserved communities, including immigrant youth, youth involved in child protective systems, and survivors of sexual exploitation, through an awarded CA mental health grant. Specialty training and experience with complex trauma, attachment wounds, and crisis work. Prior to my graduate studies, I was trained in addiction assessment and treatment and volunteered with foster youth. My passion for learning about trauma led me to an immersion educational experience in Munich, Germany. I also have research experience related to post-traumatic conditions through my prior professional work at the Veterans Affairs (VA). Most of my experience has been with brave individuals who have experienced multiple overwhelming and horrific life experiences and losses. I am also trained in Prolonged Exposure, another proven treatment for PTSD/trauma.