I’m a dedicated therapist with a background in neurobehavior and trained in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I specialize in trauma disorders, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, and substance misuse.  I am a specialty provider for first responders with close ties to multiple departments. I earned my Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from California State University in my hometown of Bakersfield, CA after earning my Bachelors of Science at LeTourneau University where I played varsity soccer and was part of the student ministry team.  When I’m not in session, I am usually spending time with my family, enjoying stand-up comedy, or testing out a new recipe.  I believe that counseling is about the bond we form together, “it’s the relationship that heals” (Irvin D. Yalom).