I am originally from southern California but I’ve lived in New Mexico for the past 33 years.  I took a long route to become a counselor, but along the way, I came to know people from a variety of cultures and circumstances which allows me to empathize and understand clients from a wide range of backgrounds. 

 
I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Webster University.  I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate of Sciences degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Citrus College.  I am also a graduate of the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics where I learned holistic approaches to healing and about the impact of trauma and stress on the body. 

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My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for you to share your stories and explore, not only how and why unhealthy patterns have emerged, but how stories can be re-written with the goal of becoming more balanced in mind and spirit. 

 

I believe that by providing unconditional positive regard, compassion, acceptance, and empathy, it creates a space that is safe for all emotions, from tears to laughter, from anger to joy. I look forward to hearing your story and being part of your journey back to your true self (it's been there all along).