I am a member of the following professional organizations:
Clinical Member with California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists (CAMFT)
Clinical Member with the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT
Clinical Member with GoodTherapy.org
Clinical Member with South Bay Mental Health Networking
I have been working with clients for over 7 years. I have a B.S. in Psychology and a Master’s (M.A.) Degree in Counseling Psychology, with a Correctional Emphasis (a focus on at-risk youth), both from Santa Clara University.
I interned with Bill Wilson Center as a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern through the Outpatient clinic, School Outreach program, Residential Youth program, and the Centre for Living with Dying. Through this, I gained experience in working with adults, children, teenagers, and families with various issues.
I worked as a Residential Counselor and MFT Intern with Center for Discovery, a residential facility for adolescents struggling with eating disorders.
I joined Counseling for ACTion as an MFT intern where I began working in a private practice setting under supervision. Here I worked with a variety of individuals, families, and couples and even provided on-campus counseling services to children and families, in English and Spanish, at Santee School in San Jose.
I worked with FHAR as an Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILS) in the Peninsula, where I helped those with developmental disabilities develop skills to live independently.
I also worked as a Resident Service Coordinator for the Villages Medical Auxilary in San Jose, assisting Seniors in finding needed resources.
You can learn more about my professional background by viewing my LinkedIn profile.