Clinical Experience

I have worked with a wide variety of clients of all ages in many settings including outpatient clinics, schools, foster care, and a homeless shelter. Many of my clients have struggled with stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting difficulties and relationship problems. Although I often see clients on an individual basis, I enjoy working with families and partners as well. I love running psychotherapy groups and have lead groups on managing depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (a curriculum that teaches one how to balance moods, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and use mindfulness), as well as men’s and women’s groups.

For 15 years, I was a Senior Psychologist with Ventura County Behavioral Health specializing in working with adults who have severe and persistent mental illness. While with VCBH, I served 2 stints as the Chief of the Psychology Department and in various roles on the Psychology Executive Committee for over ten years. I have provided clinical supervision to master’s level and doctoral level therapists in every stage of training and experience as they pursue licensure.

I have had the privilege of working closely with many kinds of allied professionals (psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, marriage and family therapists, nurses, physicians, teachers, etc) and will gladly collaborate with anyone who you deem important to your care. As a Ventura native, I’m familiar with many community resources and programs and can help you navigate and link to additional supports.