I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in adult, individual, couple, and family therapy, and I maintain a private practice in Beverly Hills and Brentwood, California.

With over nine years of experience in the field of Psychology (with six of those as a marriage and family therapist), and as a graduate of Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology's Clinical Psychology Program with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am currently serving as a private practitioner, working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Trauma, and Personality Disorders. I also specialize in identity and relationship issues.

I am an interactive therapist drawing from a variety of therapy modalities. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN (1997-2001)
BA cum laude, Psychology; Minor in Women's Studies
Interim Term in Australia and New Zealand, Family Studies of the Mardu Aborigines (Australia) and Maori (New Zealand)
Several research studies on Depression, Personality, Dreams

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA (2003-2005)
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
MA Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Internship at Campion Mental Health Center in Santa Monica, CA
Focus on individual and group therapy to homeless shelter men and women, those with chronic mental health issues, and Domestic Violence survivors (mothers and children) in safe shelter

Affiliations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) License # MFC 47654

Career History

Project Friendship Big Sister mentor,  St. Olaf College, 1999-2001
Residential Counselor, Ryther Child Center, Seattle, WA, 2001-2003
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Campion Counseling Center, Santa Monica, CA, 2004-2005
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Macdonald Carey East Valley Mental Health Center, North Hollywood, CA, 2005-2008
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Macdonald Carey East Valley Mental Health Center, North Hollywood, CA, 2008-present
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice, Brentwood and Beverly Hills, CA, 2009-present