Educational Background:

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- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in 2013.

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- B.A. from the University of Denver in 2006 with majors in English & Psychology and a minor in Philosophy.

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- Licensed psychologist in CA since 2014 (PSY 26656).

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- Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).

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Professional Background:

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- I worked six years at an integrated healthcare setting (alongside doctors and dentists) practicing short- and long-term individual therapy, treating a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and postpartum depression and anxiety.

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- I worked in a variety of settings, including a crisis house, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient settings including intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) treatment programs, as well as a rehab center. Most of my work before becoming a psychologist was focused on helping adults with substance use disorders and/or with severe mental illness.

 

Personal Information:

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- I like to read, hike, and get outdoors for self-care.

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- I am a mother to three children, including (at least) two who are neurodivergent/high needs.

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- I am an avid researcher and like to spend free time learning about things that I'm interested in; since having kids, I’ve focused much of my research on pregnancy & parenting.