EDUCATION & TRAINING
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board of Behavioral Sciences, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- License Number: 69923
MSW
Master's Degree in Social Work, University of Connecticut
MY BACKGROUND
I have nearly two decades of experience promoting wellness in a variety of settings including day treatment centers, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, hospitals and schools (K-12 and college). I have extensive experience with navigating the SST, 504 plan and IEP processes, implementing restorative practices and trauma-informed practices, behavior planning, parent/caregiver coaching and education, teaching social emotional learning curricula and workshop facilitation.
My therapeutic framework integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Practices, Somatic Experiencing and Play Therapy
(for children).
Each person benefits from an individualized approach and during our initial session we will focus on you or your family’s goals and needs and together determine which approach will be most effective.
Areas of Focus
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
Professional Associations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Bay Area Therapists Specializing in Adolescents (BATSA)
San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis Member
Psychology Today
https://therapists.psychologytoday.com
Trainings
Trauma Informed Care for Professionals, Sam Himelstein, Ph.D
Introduction to Play Therapy & Playful Solutions to Serious Problems, Growth Through Play Therapy
Mindful Schools Training, Mindful Schools
Introduction to Hakomi Method, Hakomi Institute of CA
CBT and Mindfulness, Richard Sears, Psy.D.
Beck Institute CBT for Depression, Judith Beck, Ph.D
Beck Institute CBT Course I, Judith Beck, Ph.D
Depressed and Suicidal Clients, UC Berkeley
Advanced CBT for Depression and Anxiety, John Ludgate, Ph.D.
Motivational Interviewing and CBT, Shallimar Jones, Ph.D
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Kaiser Permanente
Trauma in Children and Adolescents, Joyce Dorado, Ph.D
Trauma Focused Teacher Consultation, S.F. School Health
Improving Behavior and Social Skills, Eric Nach, Ph.D.
Grief and loss for children and families, Josie's Place