After receiving my Masters in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, I began practicing at the YWCA, a shelter for homeless women, children and families. Here I was the Lead Therapist for the Passages program; a program for single, homeless ladies. I learned first hand how the long term effects of socioeconomic factors and familial generational patterns influence the path a person is on today. As a professor at University of Phoenix I was able to solidify my knowledge and understanding of the theories I use in my practice. My therapeutic approach is described as holistic integrating modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. My expertise is adolescent interpersonal/behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, co-dependency, feelings of being "stuck."