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Doctoral Intern
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What do you most look forward to about the work you do?
Making a significant impact on the lives of children and their families through accurate, comprehensive assessment and inclusive care. Building strong, supportive relationships with patients and their families at such a young age, while observing progress, is invaluable to me.
What do you most value about the work you do?
Witnessing a child realize they are not "different" or alone, but rather capable and adept, is incredibly rewarding, as is improving healthcare access for marginalized and LGBTQIA+ populations.
What is something clients might never guess about you?
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A veterinarian or medical doctor. I have always had a passion for helping others, whether it be a mammal or human.
Hello! I am a doctoral intern here at CCAC, and I am excited to be joining the team as a fifth-year clinical psychology candidate! I received an undergraduate degree in psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from California Baptist University. I have clinical and research interests in pediatric neuropsychology, traumatic brain injuries, disease resilience and recovery, neuroplasticity, and psychodiagnostic assessment. I have been fortunate enough to work with a breadth of pediatric patients with differing diagnoses, ages, identities, and backgrounds. When I am not immersed in psychological assessments, I enjoy working with clients from a health psychology approach, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). On a personal note, I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where I later relocated to the beach in Southern California with my family. I enjoy backpacking and roadtripping with my partner, traveling internationally, and spending time with my spicy tabby cat, Laguna.
Clinical Specialties
- Pediatric neuropsychological assessment
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (especially autism, motor disorders, and SLDs)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Health psychology
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Relevant Training
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) via UC Davis
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) via UC Davis
- The Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN)
- Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54)
- Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, & Race (Division 45)
Education
- MA in Clinical Psychology from California Baptist University
- BA in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton
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