CURRICULUM VITAE
Certification | Licensure
Education
University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of San Francisco, McLaren School of Management
B.S. in Business Administration & Psychology
Selected Professional Experience
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
January 2017 - Current
Private Practice | Pacific DBT
California
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Providing comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy services and DBT informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for couples, individuals and families
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Specializing in the treatment of borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, trauma and the treatment of shame
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Conduct weekly DBT Skills Groups teaching Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness
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Family Connections Leader for NEABPD, providing 12-session courses that provides education, skills training, and support for people who are in a relationship with a person with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or BPD traits
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
December 2016 - October 2018
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Provide HIPPA compliant, web-based, cognitive behavioral therapy for clients using the Ginger.io app for mental health services
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Collaborate with providers through the app and utilize software data to inform treatment
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Member of hiring and on-boarding team: Responsible for conducting interviews for potential new hires
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #77585
November 2013 - December 2016
Dialectical Behavior Center of San Diego, Scripps Ranch, CA
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Completed 3000+ supervised, clinical hours working with individuals, couples and families
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Provided comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for those struggling with challenging emotional and behavioral issues, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, chronic depression, self-injurious behaviors, suicidality, anxiety disorders, PTSD and shame
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Facilitated Adult and Multi-Family DBT skills training groups involving: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Walking the Middle Path
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Actively participated in weekly multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings aimed at providing support for therapists to ensure adherence to the DBT model and other evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Prolonged Exposure
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Utilized bio-feedback to inform treatment and promote new skills for regulating emotion using heart rate variability training
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Co-lead psychoeducational and skills based workshops for spouses and family members of people with emotion regulation disorders
Per Diem Therapist, MFTI #77585
January 2015 - November 2016
Sharp Mesa Vista, Outpatient Programs, San Diego, CA
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Therapist for a variety of outpatient programs including: Chronic Pain, Dual Diagnoses, Eating Disorders and Seniors
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Facilitated CBT, DBT, and ACT skills based groups to patients in a variety of settings
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Participated in multi-disciplinary treatment teams at San Diego County's largest, privately owned psychiatric hospital
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
August 2012 - August 2014
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, Senior Intensive Outpatient Program, San Diego, CA
Dialectical Behavior Center of San Diego, Scripps Ranch, CA
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Completed 750 clinical hours working with older adults in the context of skills groups, individual sessions, family sessions and couples therapy
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Received supervision on clinical hours completed working with older adults with a variety of presenting problems including: anxiety disorders, major depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, self injurious behavior, family life cycle transitions, pseudo-dementia and grief and loss
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Trained on providing thorough assessment and evaluations, including the use of MoCA and MMSE, client based advocacy and coordinating care with physicians and other treatment providers
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Lead psycho-educational lectures to older adults on issues related to mental health and wellness
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Received supervision focused on completing thorough assessments using the SCID and providing evidenced based practices for treating shame, trauma, depression, anxiety and self-injurious behaviors
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Active member of adherent, multidisciplinary, DBT treatment team
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Developed and implemented skills based curriculum for a 24 week, parent training program
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Co-facilitated DBT skills training groups for Adults and Adolescents
Child Life Service Volunteer
November 2009 - February 2011
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital; San Francsico, California
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Worked with children in both pre and post operative conditions providing therapeutic support through the use of music, art and service animals
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Helped children develop strategies such as imagery, distraction and relaxation to reduce anxiety
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Provide support to families during medical procedures
Research Assistantship
January 2008 - December 2009
University of San Francisco; San Francsico, California
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Data collector and co-author on poster submission, focused on emotional stroop tasks and delay of gratification correlation for 2009 APA child psychology conference
Professional Activities
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Family Connections Leader teaching 12 week online class for UK & EU family members through NEA BPD | 2018 - 2019
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Led training for psychology and post-doc students at Cal State University San Marcus | DBT foundations and clinical applications | 2 Day Training | 2016
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Co-Led training at Balboa Naval Hospital for staff and faculty | DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder| 2015
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Co-Presenter at Aurora Behavioral Health's Lecture Series | DBT Strategies and Implementation | 2015
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Lead workshop for BPD Global | DBT skills for families | 2014
Continued Education
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Cultivating Your Expert Mind: Discussions with DBT Experts | Practice Ground Series 2019
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The Neurodharma of Love: Rick Hanson | Woodacre 2019
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The Essence of Buddhist Psychology: Jack Kornfield | Spirit Rock 2018
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The Art of Surrender: Christiane Wolf | Woodacre 2018
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ISITDBT & ABCT Conference | San Diego 2017
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NEABPD: Family Connections Training | Walnut Creek 2017
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Foundations of Exposure Therapies | Behavioral Tech 2016
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"The Gottman Summit" Emotion, Trauma and DBT | Integrating Research and Interventions | Seattle 2015
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DBT Intensive Foundational 5 Day Training | Behavioral Tech | New York 2014
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Working with Couples, Parents and Families in Distress: Alan Fruzzetti | Behavioral Tech | Seattle 2014
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Emotionally Focused Therapy in Action: Sue Johnson | San Diego 2014
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Gulbenkian Global Mental Health Forum | Lisbon 2013
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West Coast Geriatric Psychiatry Conference | San Diego 2013
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Bridging the Couple Chasm: Gottman's Level One Training | San Diego 2012