EDUCATION:
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M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University
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B.S. & M.S., Sport Science, premises in kinesiology, Friedrich Schiller University
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC84283)
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Marriage and family therapist Supervisor
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Clinical Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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EMDR trained therapist
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Prepare and Enrich trained therapist
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DBT trained therapist
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PCIT and TF-CBT trained therapist
CAREER HISTORY:
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Adjunct Professor: Friedrich Schiller University Germany, 2004-2005
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Adjunct Professor: Hope International University, 2011 – present
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Private Practice: Costa Mesa, CA 2015- present
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Substance abuse and Dual diagnosis therapist 2015 - present
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Clinical Director at Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis clinic 2018 - present
COURSES:
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Disaster, Trauma and Abuse Response (G);
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Substance Abuse (G)
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Family Violence (G);
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Counseling Theories (G);
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Personality Theories (G);
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Introduction to Psychology (UG);
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Counseling Theories & Skills (UG),
KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:
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2010 Honorary Member of Francine Shapiro EMDR Library
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2014 Orange Coast College Athletic Hall of Fame Honoree
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
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Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation
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Treatment of Addiction
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Mental health struggles in Athletes
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Family, beach volleyball and being active, mindfulness
FAVORITE SCRIPTURE:
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
RECOMMENDED LINKS:
https://www.ted.com/talks
https://www.coursera.org
