About Me
I am Licensed Psychotherapist. For over 20 years, I've immersed in the dynamic field of mental health, specializing in a diverse range of areas. From working with individuals suffering with mild, moderate, and severe mental illness, couples, individuals, children, families, and treating eating disorders to navigating the complex forensic mental health diversion terrain of adult and juvenile offenders. My experience has a journey of compassion, insight, and transformation of mental health and criminal justice systems. I've witnessed the incredible resilience of the human spirit. With a foundation in evidenced based practices and a heart committed to holistic well-being, I look forward to continuing this meaningful professional journey in the field of mental health.
I am a subject matter expert in the following areas of mental health:
- Severe persistent mental illness
- Psychotic Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Eating Disorders
- Forensics
I have specialization in the following:
- Trauma Informed Systems
- Mental health training 101
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Eating Disorder Training
- Executive Coaching
I enjoy keynoting and presenting to educators, clinicians, community based organizations, parents, and communities about mental health, suicide prevention, and evidenced based treatment to help prevent suicide and improve mental well being for everyone.
Through 20 years of work I have raised awareness of suicide prevention and mental health helping thousands of people on their journey to wellness. I have a plethora of knowledge and experience in collaborating and working with the criminal justice system to address mental illness, treatment, and appropriate level of care for the adult forensic population. I received significant accolades for my work the with Los Angeles County North District California Superior Court and the 5th District Board of Supervisors.
I received extensive continued education through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professional to expand my specialization in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. I've implemented eating disorder programs in county mental health for child/adolescent and adult populations. I've worked extensively in developing programming to address the unique treatment needs of individuals suffering from an eating disorder and or disordered eating patterns and behaviors. I have worked years in the public sector and private practice treating mental illness. My experience is vast to include working with outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment systems of care.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which are highly effective evidence based treatment modalities and practical approaches for treating mental health conditions such as mood disorders (e.g. depression, bipolar), anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, suicidal ideation and behaviors (e.g. self mutilation) and much more. It is also used to help individuals improve overall functioning and enhance all aspects of their lives.
Outside of the office I am a dedicated and loving mother and wife. I enjoy writing, cooking and baking, watching movies, cooking shows, paranormal shows (I know...I know...but it's so darn fascinating), traveling, writing books, enjoying my family and friends. I am always up for a good time! I am proud of my community service and active role in providing service to all man kind through my membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.