• Clinical training and experience has focused on working with undergraduate and graduate students in five university counseling centers: Loyola Marymount University, The University of Denver, The University of Texas at Austin, Montana State University, and Southwestern University.
• Joined Adjunct Faculty of Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology in 2004.
• Nominated as Outstanding Graduate Student to American Psychological Association's Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) by the faculty of the University of Denver's Program in Counseling Psychology in 1999.
• Conducted research, received specialized training, and gained clinical experience in working with issues related to grief, loss, and death.
• Completed predoctoral internship at The University of Texas at Austin's Counseling and Mental Health Center in 1999.
• Developed and taught workshops on a variety of topics including: stress reduction, managing transitions, enhancing emotional intelligence, eating disorders awareness, improving body image, curbing perfectionism, and coping with grief and loss.

Academic Experience

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology; University of Denver (1999)
• M.S.W. in Social Work; University of Cincinnati (1994)
• B.S. in Human Development and Social Policy; Northwestern University (1991)

Licensure

• Licensed Psychologist
  • California PSY 19625