Curriculum Vitae
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychoanalysis (in progress)
Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, Tustin
Three years of coursework (15 courses) toward certification as an analyst.
Master of Science, Marriage Family and Child Counseling
California State University, Long Beach, 1994
GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
California State University Long Beach, 1988
Minor in Human Resource Management
Clinical Training
| 1998-Present | Licensed Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Newport Beach |
| 1995-2003 | Professional Expert, Orange Coast College Community Education - Developed and managed Anger Management Program |
| 1995-1998 | Psychotherapy Intern, Christopher Street Counseling Center - Agency for gay and lesbian clients |
| 1994-1997 | Psychotherapy Intern, CrossRoads Counseling Center |
| 1991-1995 | Guidance Paraprofessional, Irvine Unified School District - Assisting personal and social success for children and teens |
| 1992-1993 | Psychotherapy Trainee, Center for Creative Alternatives |
| 1990-1991 | Program Specialist, Olivecrest Treatment Centers - Shelter for abused children and teens |
| 1989-1990 | Child Care Worker, Olivecrest Treatment Centers - Shelter for abused children and teens |
Lectures
- Anger Management
- Assertiveness Training
- Lesbian/Gay Identity Development
- Lesbian/Gay Youth and Treatment Issues
- Long Term Relationship Success
- Parenting
- Relaxation
Doctorate Training
- Case Conference
- Comparative Psychoanalysis
- Developmental Theories I, II and III
- Object Relations: Historical Development
- Technique I, II and III
- Treatment of Trauma
- Writings of Freud I and II
- Writings of Guntrip
Professional Conferences
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New Developments in Attachment Theory: Application to Clinical Practice
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Rethinking Homosexuality: How it can Enhance the Clinician's Effectiveness
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Domestic Violence Training Symposium: Treatment of Batterers
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Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Survivors of Sexual Abuse
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Treating the Lesbian Batterer: Theoretical and Clinical Considerations
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A Time for Healing: Recovery from Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse
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Boys, Bullies and Batterers: Exploring the Links between Male Gender Socialization and Domestic Violence
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Mapping the Terrain of the Heart: Deepening the Capacity to Love through Individual and Couples Therapy
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Mastering Skills with the Masters
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Heart and Soul
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Clinical Issues in Psychoanalysis
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HIV/AIDS Training
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Effective Clinical Supervision
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The Many Faces of Anger
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The Evolution of Psychotherapy
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Childhood Trauma and Pathology
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Building Student Resiliency
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HIV/AIDS Training
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Satir Counseling Skills
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Exploring the Internal Family
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Group Facilitation Skills
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Sand Tray/Child Therapy Training
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Fatigue: A Seminar for Health Professionals
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Advanced Psychotherapeutic Techniques Conference
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Court Referred Clients
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Psychopharmacology
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Facing Codependence
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Association for Autonomous Psychoanalytic Institutes
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Orange County Chapter, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- American Infertility Association
- Human Rights Campaign
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