Education

• B.A. in Psychology from University of California Santa Cruz

• M.A. of Clinical Counseling at Palo Alto University

• Professional license #: 119203

Experience

I have been practicing therapy for 10 years. In that time, I have worked with diverse clientele encompassing varied diagnoses, socioeconomic backgrounds, age groups, occupations, levels of care, gender identity, and sexuality.

Continued Development & Certifications

• American Association of Sex Educators Counselors and Therapists 2023 with attendant CEUs

• LGBTQ+ Diversity Certification from Redwood Empire CAMFT

• WPATH standards of treatment and letter writing recommending medical gender confirming care 

• Ongoing personal participation in the local LGBTQ+ community at Santa Rosa’s LGBTQ+ Community Development Center Positive Images 

• Ongoing CEUs with an active membership to the online training program available through Headway

• 3 years of training as an associate MFT at a clinic specializing in providing therapy to children and families, with direct supervision by supervisors who specialize in treating children as well as gay and trans people 

• Reading of over 30 books about the treatment, mental health, and personal experiences of LGBTQ+ people

• Touring the facilities, getting a working knowledge of the treatment at, and developing professional relationships with the local 5150 psychiatric inpatient facility and intensive outpatient center

• Specific training and experience in kink and polyamorous/ non-monogamous issues, including: safer-sex practices, consent, and couples counseling with non-heteronormative and polyamorous partners

• Ongoing in-depth training about suicide prevention

• Ongoing training and practice in dual-diagnosis mental health disorder and substance abuse treatment 

• Ongoing continuing education with BBS approved courses in my area of specialty