Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Masters degree in Social Work from Arizona State University 2010 Summa Cum Laude
Private Practice Psychotherapist
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Co-author of ‘Why Teens Fail - What to Fix.’ (A book for parents facing tough issues with their teens. Topics range from communication to dating to trauma to technology to self-defense.)
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Level II Certified Facilitator Trauma Release Exercises (TRE).
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Past Vice-President of Gylanic Education Trust. (A nonprofit dedicated to providing children with safety from sexual/physical abuse.
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Past Board member of ‘Be the One’ LLC. (A collaborative panel of experts from varying professional fields dedicated to empowering parents of teens through workshop presentations, publications, and counseling.)
I began work as a Private Practitioner upon graduation. In September 2011 I was hired as a Behavior Specialist at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School in Chandler, AZ. There I provided services for troubled/underprivileged youth, wrote treatment plans for students in and out of the classroom, collaborated services with CPS, and provided education to the school personnel regarding healthy/safe behavior practices. I wrote curriculum and facilitated the group ‘Healthy Strategies’ for students with special emotional needs. I also ran the 21st Century afterschool program. During this time my colleagues and I co-authored 'Why Teens Fail - What To Fix.' My interest continued to grow in relation to helping adolescents manage distressing circumstances of life. Over the years I have streamlined my practice to focus efforts on teens, couples, addiction and trauma. I also hold regular Trauma Release Exercise classes.
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The Lack of Healthy Connection seems to be the common thread in so many of the lives of those I work with. I present around the country on various topics. This pulls a passionate part of me up to the surface. I feel grateful to be in collaboration with so many wonderful people.
I enjoy my work. It pushes me.
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I love music. I miss playing live music… but I am thoroughly enjoying watching my son and his band rock out.
My wife and I have been married nearly 20 years. We have one 16 year old son… and a baby girl on the way. Surprise! I consider myself blessed beyond measure.