HERE’S A LITTLE ABOUT MY QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND….
EDUCATION
Idaho State University, 2009, PhD in Clinical Psychology
University of Montana, 2004, B.A. in Psychology and Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Del Sol Therapeutic Center (Nov 2014 – May 2018), Ran a boutique psychotherapy and assessment practice in San Diego, California. Focused on treatment of anxiety and psychological assessment.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (April 2012 – April 2014), Worked on Project Heal, a team focused on treatment of psychological trauma and PTSD in children. Also served as a faculty member to supervise interns and postdoctoral fellows in therapy and assessment.
Saint John’s Hospital, Child & Family Development (October 2009-April 2012), Provided bilingual psychotherapy and assessment in a community mental health setting. Serviced children and families in clinic, school, and community settings. Also, provided supervision of interns in psychological testing and therapy.
Predoctoral Psychology Internship, Saint John’s Hospital, (August 2008 – August 2009), Provided bilingual psychotherapy and assessment in a community mental health setting. Serviced children and families in clinic, school, and community settings.
Practica Experiences (2004-2008), A wide range of clinical experiences including neuropsychological assessment, educational assessments, family therapy, couples therapy, anxiety/trauma treatment, child/adolescent treatment and couples therapy. Provided services in clinic, school, inpatient, and private practice settings.
SPECIALITIES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Exposure Therapy
In Vivo Exposure
Exposure with Response Prevention for OCD
Interoceptive Exposure
Treatment of Panic
Anxiety Throughout Development
High functioning individuals with anxiety
Child & Family Therapy
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Positive Parenting Program (PPP)
Structural Family Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT)
Family Therapy for Children with OCD
Treatment of Trauma
Prolonged Exposure
Trauma Focused CBT for Children
Narrative Therapy
Complex Trauma