Experience

Pacific Anxiety Group

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  I am a licensed developmental and clinical psychologist (PSY 31542) with the Pacific Anxiety Group. We are a full service clinic, providing both therapy and assessments services to best support the psychological health of your family. I manage PAG’s pediatric assessment clinic and conduct developmental screenings and neuropsychologist assessments to help families understand the challenges they face and make informed treatment decisions. I evaluate children and teens with a variety of conditions including autism, ADHD, learning challenges, anxiety and mood challenges. As a therapist, I utilize CBT, mindfulness and other evidence based interventions (e.g., DBT, ACT) to support the growth and resiliency of children, teens and parents. I especially enjoy parent coaching and working with young children facing developmental and behavioral challenges. I emphasize a collaborative approach to treatment and assessment that involves the whole family in order to best support your child's recovery and wellness. Other activities include providing supervising to rising psychologists and developing community programs and professional development workshops. Show less

• Psychological Assistant & Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

  PAG provides therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents and adults. I completed postdoctoral training in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, exposure and response prevention (ERP) for children and adolescents, parent therapy and pediatric assessment; focus was on mood and anxiety related disorders.



De Anza College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Psychology Instructor

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  I teach both in-person and online courses in developmental psychology. I teach both in-person and online courses in developmental psychology.



SF Mindmatters

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Psychologist (Assessment)

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  SF Mindmatters is a pediatric assessment clinic. I conducted comprehensive assessments of children and youth with a wide variety of neurological, educational and mental health concerns and developed learning and treatment plans to support challenges. SF Mindmatters is a pediatric assessment clinic. I conducted comprehensive assessments of children and youth with a wide variety of neurological, educational and mental health concerns and developed learning and treatment plans to support challenges.



Palo Alto University / Pacific Graduate School of Psychology

• Psychology Instructor

  • 2011 - Jan 2020

  I taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in the psychology of gender, developmental psychology and social psychology. Teaching was both online and in-person. Student population included first generation college learners, non-traditional students, neurodiverse learners and under-represented youth. I taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in the psychology of gender, developmental psychology and social psychology. Teaching was both online and in-person. Student population included first generation college learners, non-traditional students, neurodiverse learners and under-represented youth.



Seesaw Psychology Group

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychological Assistant/Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

  I completed postdoctoral training at the Seesaw Studio, a well-being clinic for children, parents and families focused on fostering social-emotional resilience. Training was provided in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and social skills coaching for children, parents, families and groups. Clients were mainly youth or families with mild to moderate issues, exceptional needs and a clinical DMS-5 diagnosis. Therapy was skills-based, collaborative and utilized different modalities: individual, dyadic, family and group. Provided parent consultation and coaching based on the Triple P and Incredible Years curricula. Conducted neuropsychological and psycho-diagnostic assessments for children ages 3-16 years as well as infant-toddler developmental screenings and autism evaluations. Led social-emotional groups for children/teens incorporating CBT, mindfulness, and social skills training. Consulted with school teams and mental health professionals to support client's access to services. Show less



Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Doctoral Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

  I completed my doctoral internship through UCSF's Child and Adolescent Services Multicultural Clinical Training Program at San Francisco General Hospital. The program provided training community responsive and trauma informed mental health services for youth, parents and families, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities (individual, play, family, and group therapy). Clients included multicultural and economically disadvantaged youth and families drawn from the San Francisco Mission area neighborhood. Rotations in pediatric psychology/consultation, early infant parent mental health, pediatric assessment and child, family and adolescent psychology. Show less



ACNC

• Australia
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Practicum Student

  • 2015 - 2016

  The Autism Center of Northern California conducts assessments for autism and other developmental disorders. Practicum training focused on assessment and consultation for infant-toddlers through adults with suspected ASD. Conducted standardized diagnostic testing as well as neurocognitive testing for ASD. Linked neurodevelopmental assessments to individual treatment plans. The Autism Center of Northern California conducts assessments for autism and other developmental disorders. Practicum training focused on assessment and consultation for infant-toddlers through adults with suspected ASD. Conducted standardized diagnostic testing as well as neurocognitive testing for ASD. Linked neurodevelopmental assessments to individual treatment plans.

• Practicum Student

  • 2015 - 2016

  The Multidisciplinary Assessment Clinic provides assessment to children and adolescents with suspected developmental disorders. Evaluations were comprehensive in nature (developmental, psychological and educational) and focused on underserved clients with complex presentations. Training involved conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adolescents. Integrated information obtained by clinical, play and school based observations into integrative reports. Completion of the ADOS-2 and ADOS-2 Toddler Module Introductory Training Course through UCSF’s STAR (Service, Training, Advocacy and Research) Clinic for ASD and NDD’s (July 2016). Show less



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Practicum Student

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Completed a one year therapy practicum. Therapy training in individual and group based interventions for children, adolescents, parents and families. Treatment modalities: intensive outpatient therapy, brief therapy, child therapy, crisis intervention, family therapy, group therapy, psychoeducational programming, parent training and long term therapy. Conducted ADHD assessment and evaluation. Program development: elementary school anxiety group and the parent ADHD treatment group. Group therapy: Parent ADHD Orientation Group, Parent ADHD Treatment Group, High School Anxiety Group, Teaching Your Child Emotional Regulation Skills (ages 0-10), Teaching Your Teen Emotional Regulation skills (ages 10+), Teaching Your Child Social Skills (all ages), Parenting Your Strong Willed Child (all ages), Dialectic Behavioral Family Therapy, Children’s Social Skills Group (3rd-5th Grade) and Parent Support Group. Show less



Community Health Awareness Council

• Practicum Student

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  Practicum provided training in school based interventions (both group and individual) for children ages 5-12 at Huff Elementary School (Mountain View, CA). Duties included consultations with school staff, development of educational accommodations and facilitating school based psychoeducational groups. Some psychological and cognitive assessment was also conducted. Practicum provided training in school based interventions (both group and individual) for children ages 5-12 at Huff Elementary School (Mountain View, CA). Duties included consultations with school staff, development of educational accommodations and facilitating school based psychoeducational groups. Some psychological and cognitive assessment was also conducted.



The Gronowski Center, Palo Alto University

• Practicum Student

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  Training in individual and family therapy for adults in an outpatient community mental health clinic setting. Clients were from neurodiverse and underserved populations. Conducted phone and in-person intakes, managed risked, created safety plans and evaluated emotional functioning. Training in individual and family therapy for adults in an outpatient community mental health clinic setting. Clients were from neurodiverse and underserved populations. Conducted phone and in-person intakes, managed risked, created safety plans and evaluated emotional functioning.



California State University, Monterey Bay

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Taught undergraduate courses in social psychology. Taught undergraduate courses in social psychology.



Santa Clara University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2012

  Taught psychology undergraduate courses Taught psychology undergraduate courses



Ryokan College

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Taught graduate level courses in developmental psychology. Taught graduate level courses in developmental psychology.



University of California, Santa Cruz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty

  • Dec 2010 - Apr 2011

  Temporary position to cover faculty taking a leave of absence, taught introductory psychology course, oversaw graduate teaching assistants. Temporary position to cover faculty taking a leave of absence, taught introductory psychology course, oversaw graduate teaching assistants.


Mount St. Mary's College
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Assistant Professor of Psychology

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

Quinsigamond Community College
• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee
• Assistant Professor

  • 2005 - 2007


Clark University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disability Support Advisor

  • Sep 2002 - May 2004

  Worked for the Clark University Academic Advising Center. Provided educational counseling and support for students with learning differences and academic challenges. Collaborated and consulted with college staff to provide academic accommodations. Facilitated and developed campus based programming for students. Worked for the Clark University Academic Advising Center. Provided educational counseling and support for students with learning differences and academic challenges. Collaborated and consulted with college staff to provide academic accommodations. Facilitated and developed campus based programming for students.



Academic Advising Center, Clark University

• Academic Probation Advisor

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2002

  Counseled students on academic probation and collaborated with college staff on campus outreach events, Freshmen Orientation and various psychoeducational workshops. Counseled students on academic probation and collaborated with college staff on campus outreach events, Freshmen Orientation and various psychoeducational workshops.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor for International Study

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 1999

  Provided educational counseling for students studying internationally. Facilitated and developed cultural skills workshops and informational presentations on study abroad opportunities. Organized a summer study exchange program for French university students.

• Graduate Assistant for the Dean

  • Sep 1997 - Aug 1999

  Organized and executed campus wide events: Parents’ Orientation, Freshman Dialogue, Freshmen Convocation, Dean’s Day and Parents’ Weekend. Supervised a student organization (The Freshman Advisory Board) to provide student input on programming and services.

• Academic Advisor

  • Sep 1997 - Aug 1998

  Advised 50 freshmen, upperclassmen and transfer students per semester who were enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. Developed and managed transfer orientation program. Created the Freshman Peer Alliance and Support (PAL) Program to provide peer mentoring to incoming students.

• Orientation Academic Advisor

  • Apr 1997 - Aug 1997

  Provided individual, intensive educational counseling for incoming Freshman. Created and facilitated orientation activities. Developed campus programming.