Education & Experience

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT #112223). I received my Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, where I focused my research on effective treatment options for adolescents with complex trauma. I also hold a BA in Psychology from Pepperdine University with Summa Cum Laude honors. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and am on the board of the Los Angeles Chapter of CAMFT. I have presented my research on identity development, life purpose, and well-being for the Western Psychological Association. I am a fully trained EMDR therapist by an EMDRIA approved program, am certified in Seeking Safety, and am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Infancy, Childhood, and Relationship Enrichment (ICARE) Assessments. As a clinical therapist, I’ve worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout Southern California dealing with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to trauma and addiction. At Counseling Partners of Los Angeles, I provided school-based counseling to students and parents in need. I continued my career at Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, a Department of Mental Health facility, where I worked with at risk children, teens, young adults, and families from South LA. In my work at CLARE Foundation, I provided adult individual and group addiction therapy to dual diagnosis, formerly incarcerated, and homeless clients. I also have experience in conducting Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with Autism, OCD, ADHD, and other behavioral disorders. Outside of my private practice, I have also provided therapeutic services at a middle/high school for students with socioemotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities.