MY PRACTICE
I have a general practice—that is, I am interested in seeing anybody who is looking for help. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
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In addition to my training in a range of psychotherapeutic issues, I have a particular background in working with:
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Sexuality and gender issues, including the special concerns of LGBTQIA+ clients
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Issues related to being part of a marginalized community/communities
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The effects of sexual trauma
EDUCATION
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MA, Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA (2002)
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BA, American Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz (1994)
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Legislative Committee member and former chair, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (State CAMFT)
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Past president, Santa Cruz chapter of CAMFT
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Clinical supervisor, Youth Services, for clinicians in training and paraprofessionals working in community-based settings
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Clinical supervisor at WomenCARE, which provides support groups and services for women with cancer
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Cofounder (2006) of the Rainbow Program at Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, which trained psychotherapy interns and trainees in working with LGBTQIA+ clients. The program especially served those working with low-income clients.
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Group therapist at Survivors Healing Center in Santa Cruz for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
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Individual, family, and group therapist at Youth Services in Watsonville and Santa Cruz, working with dual-diagnosis teens, primarily Latinx youth, in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse
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Individual and couples therapist at Family Services, working with people seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and other general practice problems
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Children's therapist at Nimitz Elementary School in Milpitas in an internship in conjunction with John F. Kennedy University's Counseling Center