About Me

I have worked in a variety of settings including not-for-profit community counseling to private residential treatment programs. With my patients, I enjoy using creative and expressive means in understanding the human experience for example with music, art, and Jungian Sandplay therapy.

As a former Naval Officer, I have extensive experience in working with military members, veterans, and their families.

Besides Private Practice, I am the CEO, of Insight Psychotherapy Group in Cypress, CA. IPG is a comprehensive group practice with 20 skilled clinicians (MFT, LCSW, and PhD/PsyD) specializing in a variety of areas. For more information please go to www.insightgroup.org or call 562-431-8822

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology
         Pacifica Graduate Institute

MS in Clinical Psychology
         Capella University

Clinical Experience

Program Director and Psychologist
     The Bella Vita
     Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders

Adjunct Faculty
     The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
     Downtown Los Angeles Location

Program Director and Psychotherapist
     Center for Discovery
     Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Adolescents and thier Families

Private Practice Psychotherapist
     Gerson Psychological Group
     Treatment for Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist and Counselor
     Halcyon Crisis Center
     Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment for Adults

Presentations

Various presentations in the state of California on mental health issues

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association
Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Academy for Eating Disorders
American Psychoanalytic Association