Brief Bio
I have worked as a therapist since 1994. My clinical training and work experiences are broad and include working in a variety of settings besides my private practice:
Academia
Adjunct Faculty, Pacifica Graduate Institute. Here, I taught Doctoral level classes in Psychotherapy with Diverse Populations, Body and Mind, and Dissertation Research and Development; I also served as chairperson on dissertation committees.
Dean of Academics, Professional School of Psychology. As Dean, I oversaw all academic activity and developed curricula for doctoral and master's level classes.
Adjunct Faculty, Professional School of Psychology. I taught classes in Cross-Cultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Psychology and Spirituality, and Personality Theory.
Supervision
I've worked with pre-licensed and licensed clinicians at the Ventura Veteran’s Center and in my private practice.
Expert Witness
As a psychologist, I’ve worked as an expert witness in personal injury and labor law cases, and served on a panel of medical experts for the Social Security Administration.
As a Vocational Expert, I provided testimony in social security, personal injury, divorce, medical malpractice and labor law cases.
Additional Experiences
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for injured workers (Worker’s Compensation).
Psychological Evaluator, Veterans Administration.
Recreational Therapist, Devereux Foundation.
Educational Background
Professional School of Psychology, Sacramento: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology; Master of Arts Degree in Psychology.
University of California, Santa Barbara: Master of Arts Degree in Education.
University of California, Santa Barbara: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Combined Social Sciences.
