I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #112639) with an office in Berkeley:
Anam Cara Therapy Center
2915 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
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I am also an integral and transpersonal psychology doctoral candidate in the process of completing my dissertation research titled "The Healing Power of Mindful Play with Imagery: A Mixed-Method Exploratory Study on the Effect of Active Imagination Techniques on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Wellbeing"
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EDUCATION
2015-Present
Doctorate of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
2008-2011, 2012-2015
Doctorate of Transpersonal Psychology
Sofia University (Formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology)
Palo Alto, CA
2011-2012
Master of Counseling Psychology
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Specialization: Creative Expression
Palo Alto, CA
2004-2008
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
EXPERIENCE
2019-Present
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2013-2019
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #IMF72813
Supervised by Peggy Handler MFC #32077
New Perspectives Center for Counseling – San Francisco, CA
2011-2012
Counselor at Landels Elementary School
Community Health Awareness Council – Mountain View, CA
2010-2011
Teacher of Playful Art and Creative Expression Class
Innvision Georgia Travis Center – San Jose, CA
2004-2008
Youth Camp Director and Camp Counselor
Camp Adventure Youth Services – Yokota, Japan |Stuttgart, Germany| Wiesbaden, Germany | Toledo, OH
2007-2008
Direct Care and Supported Living Specialist
Sunshine Children Home – Toledo, OH
2005-2007
Capabilities Teacher
Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio - Maumee, OH
Anam Cara Therapy Center
2915 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
Learn More About Therapy
I am also an integral and transpersonal psychology doctoral candidate in the process of completing my dissertation research titled "The Healing Power of Mindful Play with Imagery: A Mixed-Method Exploratory Study on the Effect of Active Imagination Techniques on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Wellbeing"
Learn More About Research
EDUCATION
2015-Present
Doctorate of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
2008-2011, 2012-2015
Doctorate of Transpersonal Psychology
Sofia University (Formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology)
Palo Alto, CA
2011-2012
Master of Counseling Psychology
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Specialization: Creative Expression
Palo Alto, CA
2004-2008
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
EXPERIENCE
2019-Present
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Private practice with wide range of ages, situations, and severity of crisis.
2013-2019
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #IMF72813
Supervised by Peggy Handler MFC #32077
New Perspectives Center for Counseling – San Francisco, CA
- Assessed and treated clients struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.
- Collaborated in individual and group supervision to develop treatment plans and therapeutics interventions.
- Participated in weekly training workshops related to expanding treatment modalities and expanding cross cultural competency.
- Experience handling all stages of client administrative needs from intake, assessment, and end of treatment requirements.
2011-2012
Counselor at Landels Elementary School
Community Health Awareness Council – Mountain View, CA
- Provided regular individual and group counseling services for referred students.
- Facilitated “Just for Kids” therapy groups designed to teach children healthy coping skills and to enhance self esteem.
- Guided “Tween Talk” therapy groups designed to help preteens transition into teenagers.
- Taught in-class “2nd step” therapy programs to Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th graders designed to develop empathy through teaching conflict resolution skills.
2010-2011
Teacher of Playful Art and Creative Expression Class
Innvision Georgia Travis Center – San Jose, CA
- Organized and taught a 15 week art class for abused women and their children.
- Facilitated and lead art activities designed to promote creativity and healthy expression.
- Created a safe environment through setting therapeutic boundaries and creating structure.
2004-2008
Youth Camp Director and Camp Counselor
Camp Adventure Youth Services – Yokota, Japan |Stuttgart, Germany| Wiesbaden, Germany | Toledo, OH
- Volunteered over 6,000 hours in conjunction with the University of Toledo and four military bases.
- Directed and organized aquatic and teen programs in Europe and Asia including programming, staffing, and implementation of special projects.
- Developed new and existing educational programs for children, teen, and adult with a focus on large collaborative and interactive projects ranging in size from 5 to 100 people.
- Organized public relations between military points of contact and Camp Adventure program coordinators.
- Took active leadership role in increasing group coherency and morale.
- Developed strengths in human resources, leadership, organization, program development, and open-mindedness, far exceeding expectations of the position.
2007-2008
Direct Care and Supported Living Specialist
Sunshine Children Home – Toledo, OH
- Provided in-house support where, together, my clients and I created a fun, effective, and supportive learning environment.
- Volunteered as a literacy tutor and developed a teaching technique that allowed my clients to form reading skills and develop to the point of independent, and self-teaching, reading comprehension.
2005-2007
Capabilities Teacher
Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio - Maumee, OH
- Assisted and supported mentally and physically disabled individuals in becoming more independent and reaching their goals.
- Helped with daily activities from cooking and bathing to learning and recreation.