Licensed psychotherapist with expertise in clinical treatment and assessment, specializing in community and campus outreach. Demonstrated success in providing services that enhance young adults' social, emotional, and academic development.
Overview
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1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychoterapist
Chapman University
Orange
03.2014 - Current
Provided individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy to students at Chapman University.
Conducted psychological and skills assessments to evaluate social, emotional, and academic needs.
Collaborated with departments like Disability Services, Dean of Students, Housing, and Athletics to foster student support and improve social/emotional/academic success.
Provided counseling and care information to parents and students at involvement fairs, RA trainings, and Orientation meetings.
Provided athletic support to multiple athletic groups on campus. Types of support included self care workshops, mental health and sport training, one on one support focused on performance.
Professor of Psychology
University of Phoenix, SoCal Campus
Costa Mesa, California
08.2008 - 06.2014
Instructed courses including Introduction to Clinical Psychology, MFT Practicum, and Group Psychotherapy.
Collaborated with faculty to develop and refine curriculum and teaching methodologies, elevating educational quality.
Mentored students in preparation for MFT program acceptance, fostering their professional development.
Evaluated student performance through comprehensive exams and assignments.
Clinical Director and Psychotherapist
Family and Youth Outreach Program, Garden Grove PD
Garden Grove
11.2002 - 06.2008
Directed clinical operations, enhancing collaboration among Garden Grove Police Department, Boys and Girls Clubs, and School District to improve community support services.
Created drug and alcohol support program for children and families, providing essential resources and guidance for recovery.
Developed teenage runaway intervention program and revamped graffiti removal initiative to address youth challenges and community engagement.
Conducted training for staff on clinical protocols and best practices.
Oversaw budgeting, hiring, and management of clinical staff to ensure effective operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology: MFT Emphasis
Pepperdine University
Irvine, CA
12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Minor in Sociology
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-1998
Skills
Psychological evaluation
Diagnosis
Crisis management
Client-centered therapy
Brief Therapy interventions
Anxiety management
Depression treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment
Life transition therapy
Program development
Community/Campus collaboration and outreach
Student athlete support
Clinical supervision
Conflict resolution
Mental health advocacy
Electronic health records
Certification
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board of Behavioral Sciences. California Department of Consumer Affairs, License #LMFT 42054
Accomplishments
Director's Service Award, Chapman University, 2022
Dedication and Service Award, Juvenile Justice Center, Garden Grove Police Department, 2008
Specialized Trainings
Law and Ethics
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Brief Therapy Models
EMDR
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Suicide and Safety Assessment and Interventions
Techniques of Grief Therapy
Performance and Mental Health for Athletes
NCAA Best Practices
Attachment Theory: A Clinical Approach
Timeline
Licensed Psychoterapist
Chapman University
03.2014 - Current
Professor of Psychology
University of Phoenix, SoCal Campus
08.2008 - 06.2014
Clinical Director and Psychotherapist
Family and Youth Outreach Program, Garden Grove PD
11.2002 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology: MFT Emphasis
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