Expertise

I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused CBT, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Treatment for Sexually Maladaptive Youth, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Play Therapy and Theraplay®, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR). I have produced publications and provided presentations in state professional conferences, churches, community centers and symposia.

I identify with Humanistic, Person-Centered, Existential, Insight-Oriented, Interpersonal, Postmodern, and Integrative theoretical frameworks. I am a strong advocate for ethical practice, interdisciplinary approaches, cultural diversity, and social justice.

Depending on clients’ needs, in my practice I incorporate elements of spirituality, and a sincere appreciation for all types of diversity and life experiences. I am also fluent in Spanish.

“I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.”
— Anne Lamott, Author

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW)

Certified EMDR Therapist

Member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) since 2016

Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) since 2008

Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)