Education:
Work Experience:
Languages/Culture:
I spent a semester in Hitachi, Japan studying the Japanese language, history, culture, and business practices. I studied Spanish in school and know just enough to get me into trouble! I have traveled to Italy 4 times and know enough basic Italian to navigate my way to the best food and wine. I have worked with many diverse cultural groups throughout my career, including LGBT. I believe I am both aware and sensitive to the vast cultural differences when exploring intimate relationships. While one person may consider sustained eye contact with a stranger across a crowded room an intimate experience, another may believe intimate exchanges only occur through physical touch and closeness.
Hobbies:
World travel, long walks on the beach, volleyball, wine tasting, cooking, and Texas Hold'em poker.
Faith:
I am a Christian believer and hope to continue forward progression in my personal growth and understanding. I am open and accepting of all religions, spiritual practices, and non-believers/skeptics. I will only integrate faith into the psychological process if you want to learn the connection between faith and your personal growth.
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Forensic emphasis) - 2004; California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant International University) at Fresno, CA
- M.A. in Psychology - 2000; Pepperdine University at Culver City, CA
- B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing emphasis) - 1996; Pepperdine University at Malibu, CA
Work Experience:
- Private practice; Psychologist and Intimacy Counselor Sept 2013 - present
- CDCR (Salinas Valley State Prison) Soledad, CA; Staff Psychologist, Senior Supervising Psychologist; Clinical Director of Inpatient unit, Developmental Disability Coordinator 2003 - 2015
- Monterey County Behavioral Health (Natividad Medical Center) Salinas, CA; Crisis Intervention Specialist June 2004 – 2007
- PDC (Porterville Developmental Center) Porterville, CA; Psychological Assistant Sep 2002 – July 2003
- CDC (Central California Women’s Facility) Chowchilla, CA; Psychological Assistant Sep 2001 – Aug 2002
- FUSD (Fort Miller Middle School) Fresno, CA; Psychological Assistant Jan - May 2001
Languages/Culture:
I spent a semester in Hitachi, Japan studying the Japanese language, history, culture, and business practices. I studied Spanish in school and know just enough to get me into trouble! I have traveled to Italy 4 times and know enough basic Italian to navigate my way to the best food and wine. I have worked with many diverse cultural groups throughout my career, including LGBT. I believe I am both aware and sensitive to the vast cultural differences when exploring intimate relationships. While one person may consider sustained eye contact with a stranger across a crowded room an intimate experience, another may believe intimate exchanges only occur through physical touch and closeness.
Hobbies:
World travel, long walks on the beach, volleyball, wine tasting, cooking, and Texas Hold'em poker.
Faith:
I am a Christian believer and hope to continue forward progression in my personal growth and understanding. I am open and accepting of all religions, spiritual practices, and non-believers/skeptics. I will only integrate faith into the psychological process if you want to learn the connection between faith and your personal growth.