I began my career in psychotherapy after working in marketing and finance and after spending two years working in community development in rural Panama. 

I received a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Spanish from Tufts University, an MBA from UCLA, and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University (LMU).  While studying at LMU, I completed my internship in chronic mental illness and community mental health. 

I started my private practice while also working in community mental health at the Venice Family Clinic developing an art therapy treatment program. In this capacity I worked bilingually largely with Latino adults and families in issues related to acculturation as well as trauma, depression, anxiety and other common mental health issues. During this time I helped to establish the LMU Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy summer graduate program in Mexico.

I currently work full-time in my private practice as well as holding a part-time faculty position teaching Master’s level courses at LMU. Additionally, I offer psychological assessment services for legal cases and consulting services.

Articles & Videos:

Venice Family Clinic Newsletter-Art Therapy Case (scroll to story #7)

LMU Bellarmine Forum: vulnerability in cross-cultural treatment

Crossing Boarders: Ruptured Families