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I have been practicing Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) for over six years. To date I have over 4500 client contact hours. I have a vast amount of experience in working with individuals and all forms of relationships from couples to families and have gained over 700 hours working with groups geared towards Teen Prevention, Substance Abuse & Recovery, Grief & Loss, and Domestic Violence realm (both survivors and offenders).

I feel fortunate to have been placed on the path of Marriage & Family Therapy and Holistic Health. Through my education and experience I have incorporated these traditional and alternative methods to create a powerful, practical, and realistic therapeutic approach. One that is designed to support individuals to release dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in an assertive way. At the same time setting specific, realistic goals in order to maintain the discipline and commitment to achieve overall, permanent shifts - in all aspects of life.

I focus on Relationship Growth (all kinds), Individual Growth, Grief & Loss, Childhood Trauma, and Group Work, including Empowerment Boot Camps for Adults and Young Girls. With each of these I use the same concept: everyone has what they need inside of them to work through any issue. And with each of these I use an integrative approach of traditional and holistic methods.

The work I do is designed to create powerful and permanent growth.

Following Dr. Barry Green's philosophy of "Healer, Heal Thyself", I am continuously processing and investing in my own growth motivated by my belief that you can never stop growing.

I've studied at Body Mind College (BMC), where I have just about completed a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) program. There I have learned various body-mind modalities that focus specifically on balancing the body and releasing mental, emotional, and physical stress. Seeing the power in these tools has influenced an overall goal of getting grounded - in all aspects of life, for my clients as well as myself.

I take pride in having served as an apprentice to Dr. Green, whom is an author, co-founder of five holistic schools, and has over 40 years of personal and professional background as an educator and practitioner in the body-mind field. Under his guide, I have become one of only a handful of healers to earn a Holistic Certification where we are trained to assist others in deep, core level processing.My personal and professional practice is centered around his 5 Stages of Healing process, which has brought tremendous healing to many, many people throughout the years and there is very little known about a healing that goes to a deeper level.

My private practice is located in the center of San Diego (Sorrento Valley), where I work with individuals, families, and all types of relationships, and dedicate 10% of my practice to the meeting those with lesser incomes.

I completed an internship at Family Foundations Program (FFP), which is a prison designed for women and their children. There I worked on a daily basis with those in recovery from substance abuse and criminal activity. It has shown itself to be one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had.

Before finding my path of the body-mind integration, I was completing a doctorate at Alliant International University (AIU), where I earned my MFT Masters degree.

When I am not dedicating my time to the growth of others, I am doing so for myself through music, art, and writing. Creating is my therapy. My personal quest is to spread laughter and compassion and to just enjoy life.

For those curious to the face behind the site, I've attached some personal photos. Not your traditional professional photos, but an opportunity for you to get a peek into my life...