About

I have been helping individuals, couples, and families, in the age range of 18 years and up, for over 25 years.

My treatment modalities include Insight-Oriented, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Cognitive, and Interpersonal techniques.

My greatest expertise and specialization are in depressive problems, anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, chronic illnesses, trauma, self-esteem and personal growth.

Educational Qualifications

  • Pepperdine University, PsyD
  • Fuller School of Psychology, MA
  • Boston University, BA

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Marriage and Family Counseling
French Language and Literature Major

Graduate Clinical Training

  • Cedars-Sinai Department of Psychiatry, Out-Patient Service
  • Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Neuropsychological Assessment
  • Pasadena City College, Psychology Services Department
  • Las Encinas Psychiatric Hospital, In-Patient Service Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensed Psychologist, California PSY 13922
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California MFT 19732

Teaching Experience

  • Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
  • La Verne University, Graduate School of Psychology
  • Chapman University

Professional Affiliations

  • California Psychological Association
  • San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association (Past President, and Newsletter Editor)

Professional Publications

  • The Mind-Body Connection, in Los Angeles County Medical Association's PHYSICIAN MAGAZINE
  • Object Relations in Harry Potter, in the JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY of PSYCHOANALYSIS
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