I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology and previously earned a Master of Arts in Counseling at Eastern University. I also earned a Bachelor of Science in Earth Systems Science and Policy with a minor in Global Studies from California State University, Monterey Bay.

During graduate training, Ihad the opportunity to provide therapeutic services within multiple treatment settings including hospitals, rehabilitation and assisted-living facilities, university counseling centers and outpatient/in-home community mental health centers.  I provided time-limited and long-term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and elderly, treating a diversity of mental health concerns. I have also provided couples counseling; Prepare-Enrich couples and pre-marital counseling; group psychotherapy; psychoeducational outreach presentations; and graduate didactic seminars on multicultural treatment considerations and treatment of eating disorders.

I completed an APA-accredited internship within California State University Fullerton’s Counseling and Psychological Services during which time I was afforded the opportunity for focused multicultural training on treatment considerations when working with Hispanic/Latino/a/x, Asian Pacific Islander and Indigenous/Native American people groups. I later completed a postdoctoral fellowship within Counseling Services at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, where, in addition to provision of traditional therapeutic services, I developed and implemented “Paws for Mental Health”, an animal-assisted activity designed to encourage stress reduction while also honoring mental health awareness month.

Prior to transitioning into the field of mental health, I was employed in the medical and software/data technology industries.

• The fee for a 50-minute individual therapy session is $200 and $250 for a 60-minutes couples therapy session unless it is determined a 80-minute session is more appropriate, in which case the fee will be $350.
• Fees for assessment and/or mental health evaluations for legal proceedings are charged at a rate of $200/hour.
• Accepted payment methods: cash and credit card (VISA, MasterCard).
• Cancellation policy: It is important you contact me if you will be unable to make your appointment so that I may offer an opening to another client who may be on the waiting list. If you are not able to make it to your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 business hours in advance, you will be charged for the full cost of your session.