My credential indicates that I have completed a Masters degree in Social Work, and that I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. My undergraduate degree is in child development with a minor in family relations. I am currently enrolled in University of California, San Diego’s Play Therapy Certificate Program to become a Registered Play Therapist, RPT,  and being supervised in my play therapy hours by Raphaella Croccia LMFT, RPT-S S52223.

 

I am passionate about children and families in all stages, holding space for them to feel fully accepted and loved. I believe that my role as a therapist is to support the family as a whole and including parents is a vital piece of the therapeutic process.

 

My therapeutic approach utilizes trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral, play, and attachment theories. I believe that every child and family is unique and that as a therapist my role is to meet your child and family where you are and mold my therapy practice to fit your needs.

 

I have been working with children professionally for fifteen years in many different capacities. From schools to group homes, even in-home family counseling, I have spent much time working to support youth where they are at in their lives. For the last three years I have worked in hospitals in San Diego helping families navigate hard and traumatic experiences. During these years I have developed a passion for helping children and families work through grief and changes.

 

In my free time I like to hike, drink coffee and spend time with my family.