Education

•Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.

•Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work.  

•Post-graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from the University of California, San Diego.

Licensure and Credentials

•Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS #23203, Board of Behavioral Sciences, CA  

•Registered Play Therapist, Association for Play Therapy

 Professional Experience

•Direct Practice in outpatient mental health and educational settings since 1999

•Part-Time Faculty member in the Department of Social Work at California State University, Long Beach since 2007

•Utilizes several treatment modalities to address the unique needs of each child and family

Professional Associations:

•National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

•Association for Play Therapy (APT)

•Zero To Three