Adolescents
My area of emphasis in graduate school was children, and to that end, I spent three of my four-year program working with children. I found the most joy working with adolescents. I believe adolescents challenge all of us to explore why we like the things we like, what makes us who we are, and so much more. I am always so pleased to hear their book and tv show recommendations. Adolescents are often viewed through a negative lens, but I have the exact opposite experience of them. I find them fascinating and endlessly interesting to work with.
Grief and Loss
Everyone goes through grief differently and my hope is that I can help navigate it with you. No matter the loss, you deserve to grieve in your own way. Whether that is staying home in bed all day or going to work right away. No one way is the “right way.” Having gone through loss myself, I remember appreciating being able to talk to others who knew what I was going through. I hope to offer a safe space for you to explore your loss.
Medical Professionals
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Working with medical professionals has been a highlight of my professional career. Healthcare professionals are truly unsung heroes. Every day I have the chance to work with doctors and residents and I am amazed by their selflessness and passion for serving the community. I believe I have grown to find ways of connecting and building relationships with medical professionals that are fulfilling for all parties involved.
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Mental Health Graduate Students
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This speciality happened more by accident over time. While doing my postdoctoral training at Rose City Counseling Center in Pasadena, several graduate students from local programs were referred to me and I came to really enjoy working with them. Having gone through similar experiences, I can relate to their situation and ask appropriate questions to help them gain insights and become self-aware.
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