About
Ph.D. Psychology:
Southern California University for Professional Studies/Northcentral University
2003
Post-Doctoral:
Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine
Exceptional Student Education (Disabilities)
Northcentral University
2011
M.A. Psychology: Post-Doctoral
Northcentral University
2009
M.A. Somatic Psychology:
California Institute of Integral Studies
1996-2001
M.A. Counseling, MFCC:
Sonoma State University
1999
B.A Psychology, Minor Religious Studies:
Dominican University of California
1996
AA: Behavioral Science
College of Marin
1993
Faculty Emeritus Columbian College
Achievement of Faculty Tenure:
Columbia College
California Advocates for Re-Entry Students (CARE): College of Marin
Chi Sigma Iota: Honors in Counseling
Sonoma State University
Grief Counselor of the Year:
Marin Suicide Prevention & Community Counseling Services
Kappa Delta Pi: Honors in Education: Northcentral University
Marin County: Outstanding Volunteer Service
Marquis Who’s Who In America Top Counselors
Professor Appreciation: Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, College of Marin
Outstanding Student of the Year Finalist:
Dominican University of California
Outstanding Work Furthering the Field of Psychology:
Book Award Dominican University of California
Psi Chi: Honors in Psychology, Dominican University of California
Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities
LMFT: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist # 40118
LPCC: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor # 806
LCCMHC: Licensed Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor #57654
APA: Board Certified PTSD Clinician # 15879
NCC: National Board Certified Counselor # 57654
Faculty [Tenured]: Columbia College (2005 – Present)
Faculty: College of Marin, Napa Valley College
(1999 – 2005)
Additional Certifications:
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Certified Massage Practitioner/Therapist
Grief Counseling
Guided Imagery
Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy
SandPlay Therapy
Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP)
Alive & Well School of Conscious Bodywork.
American Institute of Hypnotherapy
American Pacific University
Academy of Guided Imagery
Center for Attitudinal Healing
Diamond Light School of Massage & Healing Arts
Gestalt Institute of San Francisco
Hakomi Institute of California
(Pro Skills I, Pro Skills II, & Advanced Pro Skills)
Hospice of Marin
JFK University
Meridian University / Institute of Imaginal Studies
Myofascial Release Therapy [John F. Barnes, P.T.]
R-CS Recreation of the Self (Jon Eisman)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma Institute
Somatic Experiencing International Trauma Institute
