She has over 20 years of clinical experience working within the mental health profession with children through the adult age demographic as a therapist and evaluator for foster care agencies, screening service approval for disabled children, dependent adults, hospital inpatient units, crisis response team, substance and addictive disorders, and expert witness for Laura’s Law Assisted Outpatient Treatment with lead roles in county forensic programs.
Specialization
She has worked as a licensed professional and maintained a private practice for over 9 years focusing on:
- diagnostic assessments
- treatment
- linkage
- and triage.
The modalities she utilizes in her practice includes individual, couple, family therapy, and group therapy. Her clinicals specialties are in Mood Disorders, Grief/Loss, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Dual Diagnosis, and Addictive Disorders.
Strategies
She is experienced in a number of therapeutic orientations such as:
- Interpersonal
- Coaching
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Strength-Based
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- and Family Systems
She is also an EMDR Trained Therapist certified.
