
This is my general website for clients and colleagues who would like to learn more about me. If you are seeking therapy, please visit my private practice’s website by clicking here.
Clients
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 100070) in private practice who is especially passionate about working with teens, young adults, self-identified “nerds” of any kind, and individuals who are entrepreneurs, self-employed, and/or business owners. As a fellow nerd and entrepreneur, I understand a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for clients, and my theoretical orientation can be adapted to meet your unique needs.
Everyone experiences setbacks in life, which is why it’s important to me that your story be accepted without judgment. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is characterized by warmth, respect, growth, and humor. I believe in adopting a collaborative approach that emphasizes your strengths and focuses on solutions vs. dwelling on perceived weaknesses and problems. I utilize interventions that promote greater self-awareness and discovery of new skills that can be practiced between therapy sessions.
COLLEAGUES
For me, psychotherapy isn’t just a career – it’s a calling. That’s why I’ve also focused on supporting my fellow therapists as a leader and advocate within the mental health field.
I’m currently the President for The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and have served on several CAMFT committees over the years. Additionally, I’ve worked tirelessly to advocate for fewer barriers to licensure as a therapist, paid positions for associates as the norm, and full voting rights for prelicensed members of CAMFT.
I work as a consultant for SimplePractice, advising the Product and Customer Support teams regarding TrackYourHours’ growth and effectiveness in meeting customers’ needs. I also create content for the Marketing team to inform customers of recent legislative and regulatory changes that impact their work as mental health professionals.
Current Employment
- Therapist and Business Owner of Resolve Therapy (2021 – Present)
- Consultant for SimplePractice and Track Your Hours (2017 – Present)
- Founder of Prelicensed (2017 – Present)
Professional Affiliations
- CAMFT’s Board of Directors
- President (2023 – Present)
- President-Elect (2022 – 2023)
- Chief Financial Officer (2020 – 2022)
- Clinical Director-at-Large (2019 – 2020)
- CAMFT’s Committees and Task Forces
- Chapter Advisory Committee (2017 – 2023)
- Connects Committee (2018 – 2020)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (2022 – 2023)
- Educational Foundation Board of Directors (2020 – Present)
- Executive Committee (2020 – Present)
- Finance Committee (2020 – 2022)
- Governance Committee (2022 – Present)
- Political Action Committee (2022 – Present)
- Pre-Licensed Committee (2018 – 2022)
- Social Policy Task Force (2019 – Present)
- SDNC-CAMFT’s Board of Directors
- President (2017 – 2019)
- Director of Community Outreach (2016 – 2017)
Publications
- Dealing with Difficult People (Nerdy Therapy, November 2019)
- Why AB 5 Matters to Prelicensed Therapists (Prelicensed, August 2019)
- The Prelicensed Voice (Part 2 of 2) (Prelicensed, March 2019)
- The Prelicensed Voice (Part 1 of 2) (Prelicensed, February 2019)
- Pop Culture, Mental Health, and Therapy (Nerdy Therapy, July 2018)
- Are Therapists Replaceable? (Prelicensed/Psychotherapy Notes, July 2018)
- Role-Playing’s Social Benefits (Nerdy Therapy, July 2018)
- Myers-Briggs in “The Commuter” (Nerdy Therapy, July 2018)
- “I’m Just an MFT Student” (Prelicensed/Psychotherapy Notes, April 2018)
- Does Continuing Education Matter for Prelicensed Therapists? (Prelicensed/Psychotherapy Notes, January 2018)
- MFT Job Listing Lingo (Prelicensed/Psychotherapy Notes, November 2017)
- An Attendee’s Guide to BBS Board Meetings (Prelicensed, November 2017)
- Starting Salaries for MFT Internships (Prelicensed, October 2017)
- An Open Letter to the Board of Behavioral Sciences (Prelicensed, September 2017)
- Common Mistakes When Dealing with the BBS (Prelicensed/Psychotherapy Notes, August 2017)
- The Dos and Don’ts of MFT Job Fairs (Prelicensed, May 2017)
- Horrible Bosses (MFT Version) (Prelicensed, December 2016)
- Should I Accept an Unpaid MFT Internship? (Prelicensed, October 2016)
- Interns May Be Prevented from Practicing Applied Behavioral Analysis (Prelicensed, May 2016)
- Does Non-Bilingual Mean Non-Employable? (Prelicensed, March 2016)
- The New BBS Requirements May Affect Your Job Search (Prelicensed, March 2016)
Appearances
- Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis as a Pre-Licensed Therapist (CAMFT Webinar, May 2020)
- Prelicensed Breakout Session (CAMFT Chapter Leadership Conference, February 2019)
- Navigating Your Prelicensed Years (Therapy Reimagined Conference, October 2018)
- The Journey to Licensure (Pepperdine University, June 2018)
- Building Hope for the Next Generation of Therapists (The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide Podcast, April 2018)
- Supporting Prelicensees (CAMFT Chapter Leadership Conference, February 2018)
- Prelicensed? Learn How to Get Paid and Get Hours (San Diego CAMFT, July 2017)
- Working with At-Risk Youth in the System: A Therapist’s Perspective (Orange County CAMFT, March 2017)
- Paid MFT Internships (Pepperdine University, May 2016)
- Paid MFT Internships (Inland Empire CAMFT, February 2016)