ABOUT

I earned my Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from Azusa Pacific University, which emphasized a family systems therapeutic approach. During my graduate studies, I worked with children and adolescents who experience neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, challenges with regulation, and those with significant trauma histories. I also was trained in pediatric neuropsychological assessment at Children's Hospital, Los Angeles and in a private practice setting. I have background and experience specifically in assessing children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and learning and intellectual differences. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, where I offered therapy and assessment services for children and adolescents who experience a variety of challenges such as with emotional and behavioral regulation, social communication, executive functioning, anxiety, and depression. I have a background prior to my graduate training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I am also trained and certified in the UCLA PEERS social skills program designed for neurodivergent teens.