About Me
I began my journey to becoming a child therapist many years ago. Considering a career in early childhood education, I began working at a childcare center. I fell in love with working with children, and I began learning all I could in order to support their growth and development. It was then I realized the importance of the parent-child relationship, the value of positive discipline, and the power of play.
![]() I went on to become a LCSW and Registered Play Therapist. My clinical work has always been focused on children and families. Play Therapy, Parenting, EMDR, and Mindfulness are core components of my work with children and families.
As a parent myself, I have the honor of practicing mindful parenting with my own children, and I will be the first to admit that I am challenged on a daily basis. While parenting is greatly humbling, I also see it as a place to experience profound growth. I come to my work with parents from a place of empathy, compassion, and above all - absolute imperfection. Memberships & Professional Activity California Association for Play Therapy, San Diego Chapter Association for Play Therapy Postpartum Health Alliance Earliest Relationships Network: Providers Supporting Early Childhood Mental Health California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists AppearancesI was a guest on the Parent Savers podcast to discuss "Building Confidence in Kids." Listen to the episode here.
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License/Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) LCS26576 Registered Play Therapist (RPT) T-1763 Advanced Training 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy with Children and Adolescents: Integrating Play Therapy Techniques, Play Therapy Community EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Institute, Inc. Mindful Educator Essentials, Mindful Schools Mindfulness Fundamentals, Mindful Schools Play Therapy Certificate, UCSD Extension Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), UCDavis Advanced Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Chadwick Center CBT for Youth and Adolescents, Behavioral Health Education and Training Academy Education Master of Social Work (MSW), 2007 San Diego State University San Diego, CA Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), 2001 Aurora University Aurora, IL |
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