Masters' Degree in psychology with emphasis on Licensed Professional Counselor track was granted by Regis University, Denver Colorado in 1997. This degree focused on providing the clinical coursework for taking the national counselor examination for licensure with the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Coursework included: Life Span Development, Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Counseling and Clinical Techniques, Groups: Process and Counseling, Statistics, Research, Evaluation, Social and Multicultural Issues, Professional Orientation and Ethics, Appraisal: Testing and Measurement, DV Dynamics and the Batterer, Treatment for Domestic Violence Survivors, Career Counseling and Development. There was also a 1 year practicum and internship at a local community guidance clinic. Prior to being licensed in the state of Arizona by the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners there was a requirement of 2 years post graduate supervision under a licensed professional counselor.

Areas of Interest:
- Depression, anxiety, trauma
- Grief, loss, self-esteem
- Personal growth
- CISM group Critical Incident Stress Management

Training Upgrades & Certificates:
2009/2010
- "Building Skills For Crisis Intervention Teams" UMBC, October 16-17, 2010
- "Resilience To Improve Mental Health and Performance Under Pressure" UMBC, October 14-15, 2010
- "Critical Incident Stress Management: Advanced Group Crisis Intervention" UMBC, February 4-5, 2010
- "Critical Incident Stress Management: Group Crisis Intervention" UMBC, February 2-3, 2010
- Member of International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, September 2010

2008 & Previous
- "Educating Children of Color Summit" Colorado College, January 12, 2008
- "Effective Team Facilitation" Arizona Department of Economic Security, November 2, 2006
- "Summit For Clinical Excellence National Adolescent Conference" Ben Franklin Institute, September 8 – October 1, 2006
- "Arizona Early Intervention Program" AZEIP August 7 2006
- "Autism, Mental Retardation, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy : An Overview of the Diagnoses for DDD Eligibility" Northern Regional Behavioral Health Authority, October 20, 2006
- "Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Overview" Value Options, December 5, 2005
- "Supervision Documentation" Value Options, November 21, 2005
- "Motivational Interviewing" Value Options, September 6, 2005
- "Rehabilitation Services" Value Options, September 26, 2005
- "Residential Treatment" Value Options, September 26, 2005
- "Co-Occurring Disorders Overview" Value Options, September 26, 2005
- "Summit for Clinical Excellence Innovations in Addiction Treatment & Behavioral Health Care" Ben Franklin Institute, November 3-6 2004
- "Division of Behavioral Health General Assessment Training" Arizona Department of Health Services, February 2004
- "Clinical Supervision Skills in Behavioral Health: Ethical and Best Practice Issues" Cross Country University, July 9, 2003
- "Episodic Solution Focused Therapy" 19th Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas June 28,2003
- "Surviving a High-Risk Community Visit" " 19th Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas June 27,2003
- "Against All odds-Recovery is possible" " 19th Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas June 28,2003
- "Consumer Recovery-Standing on the Shoulders of ACT Provider Competency" " 19th Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas June 26,2003
- "Teaming: Enhancing Team Competency" " 19th Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas June 27,2003
- "Recovery and Empowerment within ACT Teams" " 19th Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference, San Antonio, Texas June 26,2003
- "Anger Redefined: Myths, Misconceptions and Methods of Change" Rhea Jacobson Management, Tempe AZ, April 10, 2003
- "Dream Therapy" MEDS-PDN, Phoenix AZ April 4, 2003
- "ASI/DENS Training" The University of Arizona, December 11-12, 2002
- "SASSI Administration and Scoring" Tassi, Inc November 8, 2002
- "SASSI Clinical Interpretation" Tassi, Inc November 8, 2002
- "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Effective Diagnostic and Treatment Options" Cross Country University, October 17, 2002
- "Assessing Juvenile Violence" Specialized Training Services Inc, June 14-15, 2001
- "Juvenile Sex Offenders" Specialized Training Services Inc, June 12-13, 2001
- "Difficult Adolescent Clients" The University of Arizona, June 8, 2001
- "Eating Disorders: Etiology, Treatment and Prevention" University of Ariona, April 21,2001
- "Development and Neuromotor Assessment for Birth to Three Year Old" CPSA May 4, 2001
- "Arizona Children Service Practice Development Seminar" Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority, September 13, 1999
- "Working with Latinos" Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority, November 12, 1999
- "Non Violent Crisis Intervention" Verde Valley Guidance Clinic Inc, September 22 1999
- "Thought Field Therapy Basic Algorithms Levels I & ll" Suzanne Connolly, April 24, 1999
- "The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children" Verde Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council, April 16, 1999
- "Juvenile Sexual Offender Training Workshop" Verde Valley Multi-Disciplinary Team, September 18, 1998
- "Cultural Competency" Four Winds ARC, December 14, 1996
- "Ethics for Counselors" Four Winds ARC July 20, 1996
- "Counselor Wellness" DBHS-Shiprock July 13, 1996
- "Native American Issues, Re: Substance Abuse" Halvorson House, May 11 1996
- "Family Systems ll" San Juan College, May 18 &19 1996
- "Advanced Counseling Techniques using the Ennegram to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness" San Juan DWI Project/Four Corners Training Consortium April 20, 1996
- "Family Centered Training" New Mexico Board of Social Workers, July 18-19 1996

Professional Experience:
- Licensed Professional Counselor with Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners from 5-1-2000 until 4-30-2008
- Licensed Professional Counselor with state Of Colorado Dept of Regulatory Agencies 11-23-2007 until 08-31-2009
- Have been working with families and children since February 1996
- Have experience in working with individuals who have severe mental illness
- Have experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Have experience in working with various cultures

Certified Canadian and Psychotherapy Counsellor #2250

Favorite Book:
"Be Great” by Peter Thomas

Favorite Quote:
"Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by its breathtaking moments”. Michael Vance

What I like most about my job:
I enjoy being a part of the process of helping others be all that they can be.