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My journey into the field of mental health began when I worked as a research coordinator for the UC Davis Mind Institute. I worked with families and individuals enrolled in research studies focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette&#8217;s Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and other developmental disorders. While working with families on these studies I realized that, while the work was important, there was more I had to contribute to the individuals in our community. I wanted to work to help people through their experience of healing and further develop skills to manage the challenges they were experiencing in their life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I completed my Master&#8217;s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University in 2015. I also completed clinical training at the UC Davis MIND Institute in social skills and clinical assessment. Post graduate school, I completed my clinical training at Healing Pathways Psychological Services, focusing primarily on trauma, anxiety disorders, women&#8217;s issues, and social communication skills. I have completed additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With all my training and experience in the field, I have a diverse background and knowledge that can serve clients from many backgrounds and can serve clients with a diverse set of needs. I believe that healing can happen when a client has a supportive relationship with their therapist and are able to make connections between multiple experiences in their life. By developing a trusting relationship, a client can take what they have learned in therapy into their experience in the world. 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