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EDUCATION
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 2006
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology, JFK University, Campbell 2002
Focus on Social Justice Theory and Narrative Therapy
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Carleton College, MN 1994
Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice, Mountain View 2006-present
Specialize in children, adolescents and their families with a focus on cross-cultural
issues. Teach intensive narrative theory course to fellow practitioners.
Student Advocate, Fremont Union High School District, Cupertino 2006-2007
Collaborated with program staff of Young Parents program to provide counseling, psycho-education and community resources to pregnant and parenting. Supported students through individual and group counseling and served as a liaison to staff and administration.
Coordinator, The Blossom Project at CHAC, Mountain View 2004-2006
Support and coordinate group of adolescent aged parents in award-winning, outreach program focused on the prevention of teen pregnancy. Responsibilities include facilitating weekly support group, coordinating all performances and developing marketing material and project identity.
Youth Intervention Specialist, Restorative Justice Program at CHAC, Mountain View 2004-2006
Provide brief therapy and psycho-education for probation-referred adolescents and their families. Teach violence prevention classes, provide individual and family counseling and assist intake process. All services executed in Spanish and English.
Therapist, CHAC & Graham Middle School, Mountain View 2003-2005
Provide counseling in agency and school based settings, including work focusing on drug and alcohol use, HIV prevention education, and cross-cultural issues. Address problems from a strength-based approach that recognizes and acknowledges social systems.
SED Therapist, Prospect High School, Cupertino 2002-2003
Socially and emotionally supported class of high school students identified as emotionally disturbed. Provided individual and group therapy, focusing on encouraging clients to recognize and make choices that support who they want to be. Closely collaborated with staff in establishing a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
Counselor, JFK Counseling Center & De Vargas Elementary, Cupertino 2000-2002
Collaborated with children and adults in creating a safe and nurturing environment in which to recognize strengths and identify problems. Facilitated girls’ groups which addressed social pressures and familial and cultural issues. Responsibilities include evaluating cases for appropriate placement, telephone intakes, and reflecting teamwork.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 2006
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology, JFK University, Campbell 2002
Focus on Social Justice Theory and Narrative Therapy
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Carleton College, MN 1994
Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice, Mountain View 2006-present
Specialize in children, adolescents and their families with a focus on cross-cultural
issues. Teach intensive narrative theory course to fellow practitioners.
Student Advocate, Fremont Union High School District, Cupertino 2006-2007
Collaborated with program staff of Young Parents program to provide counseling, psycho-education and community resources to pregnant and parenting. Supported students through individual and group counseling and served as a liaison to staff and administration.
Coordinator, The Blossom Project at CHAC, Mountain View 2004-2006
Support and coordinate group of adolescent aged parents in award-winning, outreach program focused on the prevention of teen pregnancy. Responsibilities include facilitating weekly support group, coordinating all performances and developing marketing material and project identity.
Youth Intervention Specialist, Restorative Justice Program at CHAC, Mountain View 2004-2006
Provide brief therapy and psycho-education for probation-referred adolescents and their families. Teach violence prevention classes, provide individual and family counseling and assist intake process. All services executed in Spanish and English.
Therapist, CHAC & Graham Middle School, Mountain View 2003-2005
Provide counseling in agency and school based settings, including work focusing on drug and alcohol use, HIV prevention education, and cross-cultural issues. Address problems from a strength-based approach that recognizes and acknowledges social systems.
SED Therapist, Prospect High School, Cupertino 2002-2003
Socially and emotionally supported class of high school students identified as emotionally disturbed. Provided individual and group therapy, focusing on encouraging clients to recognize and make choices that support who they want to be. Closely collaborated with staff in establishing a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
Counselor, JFK Counseling Center & De Vargas Elementary, Cupertino 2000-2002
Collaborated with children and adults in creating a safe and nurturing environment in which to recognize strengths and identify problems. Facilitated girls’ groups which addressed social pressures and familial and cultural issues. Responsibilities include evaluating cases for appropriate placement, telephone intakes, and reflecting teamwork.
