I have always had a heart for helping others, but it wasn't until college, when I began mentoring younger women, that I realized I wanted to make helping others my life's work. Since that time, I have helped all kinds of people navigate through their ups and downs, their joys and sorrows, and their trials and tribulations.
My goal is to help others learn how they can develop peace, both with themselves and with their circumstances. I believe in client-specific techniques that empower individuals to develop the tools necessary to achieve emotional, relational, spiritual, and physical health and well-being.
Experience
Self-Employed Ankeny, IA 2022-present
Self-Employed Modesto, CA 2016-present
Relational Resources / Private Practice Aptos, CA 2012 - 2016
Family Concern Counseling / Youth For Christ Central Valley Modesto, CA 2007 - 2012
Credentials
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist #111293 Iowa Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #77394 California Board of Behavioral Sciences
MS in Counseling Psychology California State University, Stanislaus 2008
BAs in Psychology and Interculteral Religious Studies Trinity Western University, British Columbia, Canada 2004
Certificates
Nutritional Therapy Specialist Nutrition is Therapy-Vonda Schaffer 2019
EMDR Training JFK University 2013
Family Planning Health Worker/Counselor California Family Health Council 2008
Associations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)