Credential, Certifications and Career

Education Credentials

  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Body Psychotherapy Concentration-Naropa University (2023)

  • Coursework in Clinical Forensic Psychology (No degree)- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2012-2015)

  • BA in Psychology and Criminal Law & Justice -University of Illinois at Chicago (2012)

Training

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    • OCD Subtypes: Identification and Treatment- the NOCD Academy (2026)

    • Fundamentals of Exposure-Based Therapy for OCD and Anxiety Disorders- the NOCD Academy (2026)

    • OCD in Adults: Symptoms, Assessment and An Introduction to First Line Treatments-the NOCD Academy (2026)

  • Relationship/ Couples Therapy

    • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship- ICEEFT (2025)

    • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Certificate-PESI (2025)

  • Somatic and Body-Based Training

    • Brainspotting In-Depth Online Course with David Grand: Rapidly Process Trauma Hidden Deep In The Brain and Body-PESI (2026)

    • NeuroAffective Touch®: A Somatic Toolkit for Healing Emotional & Relational Trauma-Embodied Philosophy (2024)

    • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training- Yoga Six (2018)

    • REIKI Level 1 -Sat Nam Yoga (2019)

  • ADHD

    • ADHD Certification Course: What’s New & What’s Next in Supporting Neurodiverse Clients-PESI (2024)

  • Anxiety and Depression

    • Healing Stress: A Buddhist & Psychoanalytic Approach to Working with Anxiety in Body, Mind & Spirit-Embodied Philosophy (2024)

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST)-Living Works (2021)

    • Behavioral Activation for the Treatment of Depression-the NOCD Academy (2026)

  • Trauma

    • 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training- The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence (2016)

    • 60 Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training- Rape Victim Advocates (2013)

    • Crisis Intervention Paraprofessional- INtouch Crisis Hotline (2011)

    • EMDR-PESI (2026)

    • Brainspotting -PESI (2026)

Career

  • Therapist

    iSeek Counseling, Arvada Colorado

    March 2025- February 2026

  • Domestic Violence Counselor

    Life Span, Des Plaines, Illinois

    October 2016-March 2020, October 2022-March 2023

  • Clinical Therapy Intern/ Practicum Student

    Queer Asterisk, Boulder, Colorado

    May 2021-May 2023

  • Lead Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (Supervisor)

    Family Refuge Center, Lewisburg, WV

    February 2016-August 2016

  • Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

    Family Refuge Center, Lewisburg, WV

    September 2015- February 2016

  • Clinical Therapy Practicum Intern

    Sheridan Shores Care and Rehabilitation Services, Chicago, Illinois

    August 2014- February 2015

  • Diagnostic/Therapy Practicum Intern

    Ada S. Mckinley Community Mental Health, Chicago Illinois

    July 2013-August 2014

  • Medical Advocate

    Rape Victims Advocates, Chicago, Illinois

    June 2013-June 2014

  • Crisis Hotline Shift Supervisor

    InTouch Crisis Hotline, Chicago Illinois

    June 2013-March 2015

  • Crisis Intervention Paraprofessional

    InTouch Crisis Hotline, Chicago Illinois

    August 2011-June 2013

Licensure

  • Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC.0020924