MISSION
To provide confidential, culturally competent, evidence-based, and effective mental health care that supports the unique needs of first responders. I am dedicated to fostering resilience and well-being, helping those who serve our communities navigate the challenges of their profession with strength and integrity. I aim to break down the stigma surrounding mental health within the public safety community and equip our clients with the tools they need to thrive both on and off duty.
Vision
A future where every first responder has access to compassionate and specialized mental health support, leading to healthier lives, stronger families, and more resilient public safety communities.
RESPECT • CONFIDENTIALITY • TRUST • HUMOR • COLLABORATION • AUTHENTICITY • EMPATHY
ABOUT ME
Education & Experience
A dedicated and highly effective mental health therapist with over three years of post-graduate experience, holding a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University. I specialize in providing comprehensive, culturally-sensitive care across the lifespan, serving children through older adults from diverse backgrounds and occupations. My clinical expertise is focused on helping clients navigate complex challenges, including childhood and acute trauma, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sexual issues. I maintain a strong commitment to professional excellence through ongoing advanced training to integrate the latest evidence-based practices.
Certifications
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I/II - currently in progress
First Responder Clinical Counselor - currently in progress
ADHD Clinical Service Provider - currently in progress
Research Projects
Existential & Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for First Responders (2020)
Crisis and Trauma in Counseling (2021)
The Effects of the Everyday Traumas First Responders Experience on their Mental Health, Relationships, and Job Performance (2022)
