About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Registered Art Therapist. I received my Master of Arts degree at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California (2005). I received my Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY (2000).

I have over 20 years of experience as a mental health professional, working in private practice, community, school-based, day treatment, residential, and hospital-alternative settings. Although I have worked with clients of all ages, I particularly enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. I offer individual, group, and family therapy, using art therapy, play therapy, sand play therapy, and traditional talk therapy techniques to connect in a warm and empathetic manner. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, autism, self-esteem, identity, and relational difficulties.

I am originally from Maryland. I have also lived in Pennsylvania, New York, and California before finding my way here to our beautiful state of Colorado. When I'm not at work, I enjoy going on outdoor adventures with my family and our pets.

I believe that we all can use a little extra support from time to time. It would be my honor to be a part of your support system and collaborate with you in order to help you succeed in your goals.

LICENSURE

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

California MFT #48416

Colorado MFT# 0001397

Registered Art Therapist

ATR #09-027

EDUCATION

Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA

MA, Marriage and Family Therapy with certification in Art Therapy

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Art Education

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Private Practice in Denver, CO

Private Practice in San Francisco, CA

Outpatient Therapist at Downtown High School, Oakes Children's Center in San Francisco, CA

Outpatient Therapist at James Denman Middle School, Oakes Children's Center in San Francisco, CA

Day Treatment Therapist, Oakes Children's Center in San Francisco, CA

Partnership Therapist/Mental Health Consult at George Peabody Elementary School, Oakes Children's Center in San Francisco, CA

School-Based Therapist at Covington Elementary, Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Palo Alto, CA

Behavior Therapist, Consultants for Learning and Autism Support Services (CLASS) in Burlingame, CA

Residential Treatment Therapist, Thunder Road, Adolescent Addiction Treatment Center in Oakland, CA 

Residential Counselor, Seneca Center, Community Treatment Facility in San Francisco, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Art Therapy Association, Inc. (AATA)

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (COAMFT)