Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

• May 2020 - Present

I support teens, adults, couples, and families, guiding them toward a mindful state of being to embody their intrinsic healing and growth potential. I specialize in addiction, trauma/collective trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and co-occurring disorders. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I combine integrative treatments to include the body, nervous system, and spirit. Some of the ways that I do this is through somatic-based (somatic means relating to the body) interventions as well as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Show less

Advisory Committee

• Jun 2018 - Present

Executive Coach

• Dec 2017 - Present

Coaches new managers on self-awareness, management skills, and leadership development to thrive and lead effectively in high growth, high-performance cultures. Builds rapport to increase client’s willingness to pursue goals and work beyond comfort zones. Guides clients through a 360 review to identify strengths and challenges in which they can utilize feedback, identify leadership objectives, and define their OKR’s (Objective and Key Results). Previously worked as a Recruiting Coordinator collaborating with the Senior Manager of Coaching Operations to build a diverse coaching pipeline by engaging in the recruitment process: identifying, interviewing, and providing offers to top talent. Show less

Psychotherapist and Meditation and Yoga Instructor

• Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

Applied psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals and groups for the purpose of treating diagnosed substance use and psychiatric disorders in a practice that combined three neuromodulation therapies: Ketamine, TMS, and Neurofeedback, with traditional Mental Health IOP/PHP. Conducted clinical evaluation, psychosocial assessment, client diagnosis, and interpretive summary while maintaining Electronic Health Records to reflect course of treatment and required documentation. Prepared person-centered treatment plans, case management, consultation, education, and referral as needed. Adhered to the following: code of ethics; legal aspects of clinical practice; professional standards; duty to warn; and, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures. Prepared pre-certification/authorization clinical information to insurance utilization case managers and subsequent concurrent review (continued stay) clinical reports per medical necessity criteria. Exercised awareness in cultural humility and equity, client satisfaction, quality of services, client needs, and overall health and safety of clients. Show less

Post-Masters Marriage & Family Therapist Fellow

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Provided outpatient counseling to teens, adults, couples, families, one-on-one and in group settings, specializing in addiction medicine and recovery services. Prepared intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintained ongoing confidential records, reporting safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies when necessary. Conferred and consulted with supervisors and medical team regarding member’s progress and treatment. Attended bi-weekly in-service clinical training sessions and approximately four regional seminars per training year, focusing on Best Practice Guidelines, including the following topics: Anxiety Disorders, Child Psychology, and Diversity issues. Show less

Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

Provided psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals confronted with some of the following: depression; anxiety; ADHD; substance use; relational issues; family dysfunction; trauma; and stress. Conducted intake assessments going over confidentiality, health history, DSM-5, and personal goals. Attended weekly trainings on topics such as the following: crisis intervention, transference and counter transference, interpretation in psychotherapy, legal and ethical issues, multicultural issues, self-disclosure, the mental status examination, and short-term therapy. Participated in weekly individual and group supervision in a variety of treatment settings. Show less

Community Health Program Representative

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

Supported inpatient visits at the Santa Monica Hospital working on a phase 1 clinical trial for an anti-addiction medication. Collected data including inputing sensitive material into the study database, as well as provided education and referrals. Communicated clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with subjects, staff, supervisors, faculty and community partners. Supported inpatient visits at the Santa Monica Hospital working on a phase 1 clinical trial for an anti-addiction medication. Collected data including inputing sensitive material into the study database, as well as provided education and referrals. Communicated clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with subjects, staff, supervisors, faculty and community partners.

Yoga Instructor

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

Transformed lives by bringing clients from fight, flight, or freeze into a state of restoration through the transmission of ancient and scientific-based yogic and meditation knowledge and techniques (Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Heart Math). Transformed lives by bringing clients from fight, flight, or freeze into a state of restoration through the transmission of ancient and scientific-based yogic and meditation knowledge and techniques (Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Heart Math).

Office Manager

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

Managed a small team of health care workers and doctors, crafting and integrating office procedures and marketing material, while researching various EMR/EHR systems to implement into the practice. Cultivated relationships and provided exceptional care to patients including my own work as an aromatherapist and energy healer. Reviewed patient records and completed data collection forms with ICD-10 codes. Managed a small team of health care workers and doctors, crafting and integrating office procedures and marketing material, while researching various EMR/EHR systems to implement into the practice. Cultivated relationships and provided exceptional care to patients including my own work as an aromatherapist and energy healer. Reviewed patient records and completed data collection forms with ICD-10 codes.

Development Manager

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

Created a corporate wellness program, researching local businesses and connecting Naam Yoga to prospective partners. Created a corporate wellness program, researching local businesses and connecting Naam Yoga to prospective partners.

Founder

• May 2012 - Feb 2015

Developed a wellness platform providing healthy eating educational material based on plant-based diets to clients. Researched the health food industry and created Healthi® Quinoa Crispies using organic, non-gmo, and gluten-free ingredients based on consumer demands. Cultivated relationships with integrative medicine practitioners and organized functional medicine events. Developed a wellness platform providing healthy eating educational material based on plant-based diets to clients. Researched the health food industry and created Healthi® Quinoa Crispies using organic, non-gmo, and gluten-free ingredients based on consumer demands. Cultivated relationships with integrative medicine practitioners and organized functional medicine events.

Health Coach

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

Created health care plans for patients via an EHR system based on doctor and pharmacist recommendations and patient assessments, utilizing SMART goals to ensure team development and measurable patient outcome. Provided health education and lifestyle activities to patients, assessing barriers via motivational interviewing. Collaborated with care team to establish long-term relationships that were based on trust, mutual-respect, and patient empowerment. Mentored new Care Coaches and collaborated with the Rite Aid Health Alliance Operations Director on a continual basis. Show less

Customer Service Assistant Manager & Healthy Eating Specialist

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2012

Implemented Health Starts Here events and developed healthy eating educational material by coordinating with departments to sample food and educate between 20-40 customers and team members on high micronutrient, plant-based recipes per week. Assisted managers in the analysis of store sales, team labor as well as hiring, counseling and developing a customer service team that built and sustained high performance. Managed and administered daily accounting and banking via Java, ‘Point-of-Service’ software. Worked in close conjunction with global team members to design and facilitate program performance improvements. Show less

Health Promotion (HIV/AIDS awareness) Assistant

• Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

Presented HIV/AIDS educational information to 5-25 health professionals and young people per week. Recruited participants by tracking over 60 community members, creating flyers, developing training outlines, and contacting members over the phone and through email. Participated in the following trainings: STI/HIV/AIDS prevention, Sex & Relationships Education (SRE), & Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups. Presented HIV/AIDS educational information to 5-25 health professionals and young people per week. Recruited participants by tracking over 60 community members, creating flyers, developing training outlines, and contacting members over the phone and through email. Participated in the following trainings: STI/HIV/AIDS prevention, Sex & Relationships Education (SRE), & Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups.

Research Associate, Latino Programs, El Grupo

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2010

Assisted with securing $45,000 of funds from Programa de Investigation En Migracion y Salud (PIMSA). Created the Scope of Work, Logic Model, Curriculum Manual, the Facilitator Training Manual and the Pre- and Post-Test Questionnaires for the “Bi-National Intervention to Change the Impacts of Family Values on HIV Prevention” pilot program. Contributed to the team’s success by providing culturally sensitive support to clients while protecting their anonymity. Assisted with securing $45,000 of funds from Programa de Investigation En Migracion y Salud (PIMSA). Created the Scope of Work, Logic Model, Curriculum Manual, the Facilitator Training Manual and the Pre- and Post-Test Questionnaires for the “Bi-National Intervention to Change the Impacts of Family Values on HIV Prevention” pilot program. Contributed to the team’s success by providing culturally sensitive support to clients while protecting their anonymity.

Consultant

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

Conducted research on non-profit, private sector and government agencies in sub-Saharan Africa via Internet searches as well as cross-referencing a previously compiled Global List via Microsoft Excel. Created a comprehensive List of Actors related to youth development, youth employment and economic development for Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana. Crafted a research methodology for the final report. Conducted research on non-profit, private sector and government agencies in sub-Saharan Africa via Internet searches as well as cross-referencing a previously compiled Global List via Microsoft Excel. Created a comprehensive List of Actors related to youth development, youth employment and economic development for Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana. Crafted a research methodology for the final report.

Principal Investigator

• Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

Secured funding from the UCLA African Studies Summer Abroad Fellowship to conduct field research in Kampala, Uganda. Filed for and received approval from the Office of Protection of Research Subjects to manage an international research project. Completed a literature review, over 20 interviews, surveys and a final report by collaborating with key service providers Developed and presented two PowerPoint presentations for two exploratory workshops. Circulated a two-page report on key findings from workshops to research participants. Show less

Internal Director

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

Coordinated HIV testing vans, circulated marketing materials and planned entertainment and decoration activities for World AIDS Day at UCLA. Facilitated and developed curricula for interactive HIV/AIDS training for high school and middle school students. Trained more than 200 students on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, promoting our ethos, "Knowledge is Power." Coordinated HIV testing vans, circulated marketing materials and planned entertainment and decoration activities for World AIDS Day at UCLA. Facilitated and developed curricula for interactive HIV/AIDS training for high school and middle school students. Trained more than 200 students on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, promoting our ethos, "Knowledge is Power."

Research Assistant

• Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

Assisted in the preparation of Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) technical briefings and presentations for officials of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other agencies supported by the President’s Emergency Fund for HIV/AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Provided technical assistance with creating work plans, monitoring work plan implementation and monthly/quarterly reporting using Microsoft Project. Supported the Human Resources Manager by the following: crafted job descriptions, established international field offices, researched local benefits and developed a personnel manual for locally hired staff for a multicultural workforce in the US and 15 overseas field locations with approximately 400 employees. Evaluated Faith-Based Organizations to foster coordination with key stakeholders across Africa. Show less

Research Intern

• Sep 2005 - Dec 2005

Compiled a comprehensive list of donors using Microsoft Excel. Monitored and redirected incoming telephone calls. Provided administrative support to the Director of Communications to coordinate overall donor communications, meeting, schedules and conferences whilst attending to concerns and queries. Assisted the Director with locating eligible foundation donors and related organisations through Donor Perfect. Compiled a comprehensive list of donors using Microsoft Excel. Monitored and redirected incoming telephone calls. Provided administrative support to the Director of Communications to coordinate overall donor communications, meeting, schedules and conferences whilst attending to concerns and queries. Assisted the Director with locating eligible foundation donors and related organisations through Donor Perfect.