Biography
I grew up in Pasadena, CA and graduated from Blair High School. I received my bachelor’s degree in social ecology from UC Irvine, my master’s degree in counseling from Cal State Fullerton, and my master’s degree in social work from San Diego State.
One of my first jobs was working with YMCA New Horizons, which took disabled youth camping and even to Vegas and Hawaii! It was such a cool experience and such great people that I was intrigued by the field of counseling and social work. Coming from a broken home gave me empathy for those who had losses and difficulties in their lives.
Practice Philosophy
My practice philosophy is summed up by Romans 8:28. No matter what your situation, God uses it to move you forward and grow your spiritual muscles. I encourage clients to journal because you can literally see God at work in your life when you go back and read the entries in the past.
Biography
I graduated from Concordia University, Irvine with a Bachelors in Psychology. At California State University of Fullerton, I earned my Masters of Social Work with a focus in community mental health. During my experience as an Associate Clinical Social Worker I have conducted individual and group therapy for children and adults. I have experience supporting those with acute and chronic mental health symptoms, domestic violence, homelessness, depression, anxiety, and trauma victims. It has been a lifelong passion to help and support others. I am eager to continue this work with Hurtt Family Health Clinic.
Practice Philosophy
My practice philosophy is person-centered and tailored to each set of life experiences and perspective. As your clinician, I am there to support your healing process and create a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a powerful tool to help understand your past and identify current stressors and patterns. I believe that each individual is resilient and capable of personal growth. I utilize evidence-based practice and strengths-based perspective to promote a healing environment with compassion and empathy. My practice is guided by the client to focus on your clinical goals.
Biography
I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I have years of experience working with vastly diverse populations ranging from survivors of domestic violence to military and military family members. I also received two undergraduate degrees from California State University, Fullerton in Psychology and Business Administration. Working with individuals has been a longstanding passion of mine which is what lead me into the ever growing field of social work as a clinician.
Practice Philosophy
My clinical practice is cultivated in the client’s unique needs. I employ varying treatment modalities to aid individuals to meet their goals and to create ways to cope/ provide self-care in order to be the best version of themselves. The best treatment outcomes come from a mutually respectful, understanding and collaborative relationship amongst a client and clinician.
Biography
I graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors of Social Work. Then I went on to purse a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California, with a concentration in Adult Mental Health and Aging. As Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have the privilege of working with individuals with an array of mental health concerns. I have had experience in serving individuals with persistent and severe mental illness, chronic medical concerns, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, homelessness, and substance use. I am honored to serve the patients of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic.
Practice Philosophy
My clinical practice is tailored to the necessity of the person. I utilize a various scope of evidence based treatment modalities to focus on the needs of the individual in order to heal. I believe to achieve the optimal treatment outcome the individual requires a compassionate collaboration amongst the patient and clinician.
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