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Hi there! Here is a bit about me:
I am originally from Dallas, Texas and moved to Utah to get my bachelor's degree in finance at Brigham Young University. While there, I began to feel called to be a therapist, so I completed my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Since then, it has been a huge honor to sit with people their suffering. At the end of my master's program, I felt there was so much more to learn, so I moved back to Texas to complete my Ph.D. in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy at Texas Tech University. I am now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing therapy for over a decade. I've worked with individuals, couples, and families, but I enjoy individual therapy the most. In addition to seeing therapy clients, I develop mental health educational programs as an Extension Assistant Professor at Utah State University.
Here is more information about my background. My research, teaching, curriculum development, and clinical experience has helped deepen my understanding of mental health conceptualization and treatment.
Education
Ph.D., Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University
B.S., Finance, Brigham Young University
Professional Experience
Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University
Therapist, Covenant Sex Therapy
Instructor, Texas Tech University Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences
Instructor, Alliant International University Couple and Family Therapy Online Program
Graduate Supervisor, Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic
Co-Instructor, Brigham Young University Child and Family Studies Lab
Healthcare Assistant, New Haven Residential Treatment Center
Research Articles
A phenomenological analysis of emerging adults’ social group disruptions
Emerging adults’ experiences of managing social group disruptions
Incorporating biopsychosocial-spiritual resources in emotionally focused couple therapy
Culturally competent therapy with Latinxs: Addressing isolation
Representation of race and ethnicity in counseling and counseling psychology journals
Family therapy for substance use among sexual minority youth: A review of treatment options
Trainings
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Community and Professional Organizations
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Summit Voices for Prevention Coalition
USU Extension Mental Health Initiative
Certifications
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of Utah
Prime for Life Instructor Certification, Prevention Research Institute
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