"PAIN IS INEVITABLE; SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL."
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buddhist proverb
ABOUT
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in LA and see clients online throughout the state of CA.​
I see clients as a part of Heartship Psychological Services located at Village Birth.
I work with high-achieving women who are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety,
and am perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C).
As the author of Reclaim Your Life: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in 7 Weeks,
I specialize in ACT. ​
ACT helps people learn skills, such as mindfulness and compassion,
to handle difficult thoughts and feelings so they can find freedom from suffering and engage in their life.
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I have also served as an Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Clinical Supervisor at Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
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When I’m not working with clients, you can find me meditating, practicing yoga, journaling, going on adventures with my husband and daughters or playing with our dog.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING,
& CAREER
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Santa Clara University
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Master of Arts in Psychology in Education, Columbia University
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Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
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TRAINING
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Pre-doctoral Internship: Santa Ana College
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Post-doctoral Fellowship: VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center
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CAREER
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA 30196)
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Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology
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Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Maternal Mental Health Certification Training
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Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
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CERTIFICATIONS
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Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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American Psychological Association (APA)
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Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
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