You are probably thinking how can I help. You have been researching for hours. You keep looking but cannot decide who is the best person to understand you. You want someone that gets you. It can be overwhelming on this journey. Just like everything in life, you may be stuck as you do not want to waste your time and make a mistake.

You may often feel discouraged and let down as you struggle through life with disappointments, depression, anxiety, or trauma. But you are not alone. These unexpected challenges, and stressors happen in your daily life can affect how you function.

You are ready to do the work. You are ready to make a decision. Let us make a connection and start working together.

Picking a therapist can be nerve racking. But you are amazing to have gotten this far.

What can you expect in therapy with me, is a safe place with opportunity to have interactive dialogue where you can express any emotions you may have. I can walk with you on your journey as we explore your thoughts and emotions. We will take one step at a time so I can better understand you and how your experiences have affected your everyday life.

I have worked over 25 years in setting related but not limited to hospital, Family and Children Services, as a Teacher, School counselor, Palliative and Hospice Services and Board in Care home. I have completed my EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training through the Parnell Institute which specializes in Attachment-Focused EMDR.

Together we can work to re-take control of your life. We will explore those stressors that are causing you pain and discover new ways to cope and re-build the quality of life you have always desired.

Anxiety

Depression

Grief & Loss

Relationships

Trauma

Brainspotting

Education & Licensure

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California # LCSW62242

• M.S.W., San Jose State University, May 2004

• M.A in Psychology: Antioch Christian University in Denver Co., June 1994

• B.A. in Clinical Psychology, San Francisco State University, 1991

Special Interests & Experience

• Living with Cancer

• End of Life

• Grief and Loss in families

• Oncology and Mental Health treatment

• Hospice and palliative Care

• Clinical Supervision

• Immigration Issues

• Safe Sleep Practices (June 2012)

• Comprehensive Case Planning Training (June 2010)

• Intimate Partner Violence (May 2010)

• Psychopharmacology: What you need to know (January 2010)

• DSM IV (November 2009)

• Medical Assessment of Pediatric Injuries and Sexual

• Trauma (February 2002)

• Drug and Alcohol Training (March and June 2000 SASSI I and SASSI II)

Trainings & Certifications

Grief Educator Certificate Program

EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training through the Parnell Institute

which specializes in Attachment-Focused EMDR

Essentials of Trauma Treatment: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Training

Grief and Loss

Motivational Interviewing

Understanding and Treating Self-Injury

Critical Palliative Care Skills for Social Workers and Counselors

Law and Ethics

DSM 5

Certified Brainspotting Therapist

Forensic Human Services Program Certificate (A joint project between Department of Family & Children Services, County Counsel and San Jose State University) Introduction to the Judicial Process, Juvenile Court Law; Court Report Writing, Preparing and Presenting Testimony, Collecting Information; Child Protection in a Family Preservation Context (October 2012)

Awards

San Jose Mexican Consulate provided a special award for working for the community directly with Mexican citizens

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