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Professional Education
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Los Angeles, CA. Graduated 2011. Doctoral Dissertation: "Intimate Partner Violence and Group Therapy: The Voices of Latino Men".
Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. California Sate University, Fullerton. Graduated 2001. Masters project: "Culturally Sensitive Play Therapy to Establish Rapport with Mexican-American Children".
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Counseling. California State University, San Francisco. Graduated Cum Laude, 1998.
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Clinical Experience Locations
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United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (current)
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Argosy University (current)
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Pacific Resources Psychological Group (current)
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Veteran's Administration Hospital, Long Beach CA
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The Nuerobehavioral Clinic
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Pepperdine University
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PRYDE Program, Orange County Sherrif's Department
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Crittenton Services for Children and Families
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Children's Institute Inc.
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West End Family Counseling Services
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Licenses and Professional Affiliations
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License # MFC 42176
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Clinical Supervisor in Marriage and Family Therapy
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Certified Facilitator for Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention Groups
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Professional Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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Professional Member, Association for Play Therapy
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Professional Member, American Psychological Association
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Professional Member, California Psychological Association
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Board Member, California Latina/o Psychological Association
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(Former) Co-Chair, Latina/o Student Psychological Association
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Recent Professional Presentations:
- La Comunicacion Entre Familias- UCI University of California Irvine. Irvine CA 07/10/2011
- Latino Male Socialization and Intimate Partner Violence- 2nd National Psychotherapy with Men Conference. University of Texas. Austin, TX 06/05/2010
- Latino Men and Mental Health- Pepperdine University. Malibu, CA 04/2010.
- Latino Masculinity and It's Impact on Mental Health- Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles, CA 10/2009.
- El Autestima y el Matrimonio- Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA. 06/06/2009.
- El Autoestima del Estudiante- University of California Irvine. Irvine CA. 05/30/2009.
- Techniques to improve family communication,- Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA. 10/18/2008.
- Establishing rapport with Mexican-American men,- Pepperdine University, (West LA Campus), Los Angeles, CA. 10/11/2008.
- Latino Families in Transition: Communication strategies for college parents,- University of California, Irvine, CA. 07/13/2008.
- African-Americans and Latinos: Empowering communities through facilitative dialogue,- Pepperdine Univeristy, (West LA Campus), Los Angeles, CA. 05/13/2008
- Clinical Treatment for Latino Men,- Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA. 05/05/2008
- Latino Masculinity: From Social Constructs to Clinical Implications. - Pepperdine University (West LA Campus), Los Angeles, CA, Multicultural Research and Training Lab (MRTL) Los Angeles, CA. 03/19/2008
- Effects of Domestic Violence on Families: Why Battered Women Stay in Abusive Relationships.- Community Service Programs, Inc., Santa Ana, CA. 03/12/2008
- Play Therapy Interventions with Chess: Strategies to reduce anger and aggression in adolescent males. Association for Play Therapy, Regional Conference. Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 2007.
- African-Americans and Latinos: Empowering communities through facilitative dialogue. National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Seattle, WA. 2007.
- Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children. Family Solutions Collaborative, Ontario, CA. 2006
For trainings, professional seminars or consultations call (562) 988-1000 ext. 140
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