For nearly 25 years, I have been compassionately helping people from all walks of life. My extensive experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor has offered relief, peace, and healing for many dealing with everything from anxiety and depression to parenting guidance and various life decisions.

 

Helping others is my greatest passion. In my career, I have rewardingly helped numerous clients through many difficulties, including parenting, relationships, career decisions, marriage difficulties, bipolar, emotional difficulties, grief, trauma, schizophrenia, stress, depression, and anxiety. My overall goal is to be effective in helping you through a caring therapeutic relationship, treating you with the highest level of respect.

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I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and take a compassionate, individualized approach to counseling. No two people are the same, and neither are their obstacles. Individuals enter counseling for various reasons, and I understand each person's unique needs. Whether you are looking for a more balanced life, working towards peace, or are dealing with a specific problem, I will help you achieve your goals and find hope and healing. We are in this together.

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In addition to counseling, my experience in testing and evaluation helps diagnose and offer solutions to those experiencing ADHD, PTSD, autism, learning disabilities, standardized testing accommodation needs, and more. Careful attention is given to delivering accurate reports for everyone. My goal is to provide the tools you need to succeed.

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My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, an Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology, and a Doctoral Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Testing and Evaluation – all received from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Expanded Experience

Autism Experience 

2001-Present | Autism evaluations and recommendations for treatment
2001 | Ph.D. Dissertation – Coping Strategies and Stress Levels of Parents of Children with Autism​
1999-2001 | Owner – Children's Behavioral Therapy Center (Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Autism). Worked closely with OT, SLP, and the medical director for best early intervention practices.  
1998-2000 | Research for secretin trials for children with autism under the supervision of area physicians 

1998-2000 | ABA clinics with discrete trial training with children with autism under the supervision of Dr. Ron Leaf and Dr. Erik Lovaas
1997-2001 | Graduate Assistant for UNLV Department Chair, who was instrumental in developing the University's first autism clinic

1997-2000 | Numerous ABA workshops led by Dr. Erik Lovaas and Dr. Ron Leaf in Las Vegas, Nevada

1997-1999 | Clark County School District School Psychologist, Autism Assessment Specialist
1997-1998 | Internship at Nevada Early Intervention Services: Assessment and treatment of children with autism under direct supervision

 

Mental Health Evaluations

For over twenty years, I have conducted multiple psychological assessments, including court-ordered evaluations in county jails to assess and treat inmates' mental illnesses.

 

Intelligence Testing

I have administered approximately 3,500 intelligence tests to help in the assessment of learning disabilities, autism, educational placement, assisting in various mental health issues, to aid in the assessment of ADHD and other developmental disabilities.

 

Licensure and Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist