Education
- Doctoral Candidate, DMFT, National University (expected 2029)
- M.S., Forensic Psychology – Law & Mental Health, Walden University
- B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies (Sociology & Psychology), Central Washington University
- Certified in Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota, 2025
- Certified in Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health: National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2025
Areas of Experience
Individual & Family Therapy
Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression
Childhood Trauma
African American & Minority Experiences, Cultural Duality, Systemic Oppression
Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Co-Occurring Disorders
Single Parenting & Raising Children with Special Needs
Prison/Institution Reentry
Spiritual Journey
More About Me
I am a Washington State Agency Clinical Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor (NCAC I), and a designated Mental Health Professional (MHP).
Growing up in Los Angeles during the gang epidemic, war on drugs and the school-to-prison pipeline shaped my passion for mental health. I know firsthand how systemic challenges impact individuals and communities, and I believe in helping people reframe their struggles to discover new possibilities.
Since 2011, I’ve worked across, and developed inpatient, outpatient, crisis response, and community-based settings, leading teams and developing programs for youth and adults. My background includes work with serious mental illness, substance use treatment (MAT & methadone), and institutional trauma.
I bring both professional expertise and lived experience, understanding PTSD not only clinically. I enjoy working with individuals navigating trauma & complex trauma, anxiety, mood challenges, health issues and depression—helping them uncover resilience and create meaningful change.
My Philosophy
Life doesn’t have to look the same six months from now. With the right support, healing and growth are possible. I believe in you, and I’m here to walk alongside you in that journey. At Life Transitions, we are here to help you uncover the inside you that you may not know even exists yet!Â
Let’s Go!