"PAIN IS INEVITABLE; SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL."
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buddhist proverb
ABOUT
I am an award winning licensed clinical psychologist based in Calabasas, CA and see clients online throughout the state of CA.
As the author of Reclaim Your Life: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 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 work with high-achieving women who are experiencing stress/burnout, depression, anxiety,
and am perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C).
I am also 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, teaching, or supervising, you can find me meditating, practicing yoga, spinning, reading, journaling, going on adventures with my husband and daughter or playing with our dog.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING,
CAREER, & AWARDS
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Santa Clara University, 2008
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Master of Arts in Psychology in Education, Columbia University, 2009
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Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University, 2017
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TRAINING
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Pre-doctoral Internship: Santa Ana College, 2016-2017
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Post-doctoral Fellowship: VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center, 2017-2018
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CAREER
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA 30196), 2018-Present
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Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, 2019-Present
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Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, 2020-Present
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AWARDS
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Best in California, Psychologist, 2023
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Women in Medicine, Top Psychologist, 2023