2010 – Present
Private Practice
Santa Monica & Los Angeles, CA
Clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Full-spectrum assessment and treatment across behavioral, developmental, mood, and trauma-related concerns.
2014 – 2015
Clinical Executive Director
Step By Step Edu Play Inc. Programs
Oversaw Early Childhood Classes (infant through transitional kindergarten), Early Intervention programs (Birth–Three, home & center-based), Social Skills Training, Behavior Intervention, Behavior Respite, Adult Education, and Parent Education groups.
2010 – 2014
Director, Behavior Intervention Services
Step By Step Edu Play Inc.
Directed the behavior interventionist program while serving as on-site clinical psychologist for early intervention and preschool programs. Built and supervised a multidisciplinary clinical team.
2009 – 2011
Learning Disorder & Psychological Specialist
UCLA Office of Students with Disabilities
Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Provided ADHD, learning disorder, and psychological screenings with subsequent accommodation recommendations to students with identified disabilities.
Research
Research Assistant & Data Analyst
SDSU/UCSD Center for Eating & Weight Disorders
Volunteer research assistant under Dr. Denise Wilfley, Ph.D. Conducted data analysis for eating disorder surveys and contributed to clinical research on adolescent eating disorder treatment.
Practicum
In-Home Family Therapist for Children with Autism
UCSD Autism Laboratory · Dr. Laura Schreibman
Implemented pivotal response training, discrete trial training, sensory integration, and floor time. Worked directly with children on social interaction skills within the family environment.
Practicum
Community Outreach Coordinator
Teen Eating Disorder Solutions (TEDS)
Provided community outreach describing TEDS services, attended clinical meetings with psychologists to learn about patient background and treatment, and advocated for program access in underserved communities.
2005 – 2006
Internship Clinician
Palomar Family Counseling Service
Provided individual, child, family, and marital counseling. Treated depression, OCD, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, anger management, and behavioral difficulties across adults, adolescents, and children.
2004 – 2005
Practicum — School Psychology
Poway Unified School District
Broad range of psychological assessments for physical, health, and mental health conditions. Placements at Twin Peaks Middle School, Bernardo Heights Middle School, and Rancho Bernardo High School.
