My Background
Personal Profile
It was the first semester of grad school and I was sitting in a class when a peer asked the professor, "What will be our title once we graduate?". The professor answered and wrote it on the board - Marriage and Family Therapist. I had chosen the program because after encountering many complicated life scenarios with the teenagers I worked with, I wanted to learn how to help. What a gift to find that being an MFT is my calling. Now I have the privilege of training others.
Professional Experience
2005-Present
Pacific Counseling Center
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
Executive Director, Clinical Supervisor, Clinician
This practicum placement turned into a job. Over the years I served in many different roles, each with increasing responsibility. Twenty years later I am running organization.
2009-Present
Fresno Pacific University Biblical Seminary
Fresno, CA
Adjunct Faculty
Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Classes taught: Cross-Cultural Counseling, Counseling Children Lab, Law & Ethics, Interpersonal Communication, and Practicum Assistant
2024-present
California
Consultant for Clinical Supervisors seeking certification through CAMFT
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2016-2020
Fresno, CA
Private Practice
2005-2006
Fresno, CA
MFT Trainee
Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center
2024-present
California
Clinical Director-at-Large
CAMFT Board of Directors
Education
2003-2006
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
Fresno, CA
Master of Arts
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
Practicum experiences included working with elementary and junior high aged minors in the school setting and with beneficiaries at the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center in Fresno, California.
1998-2003
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
Bachelor of Arts
Contemporary Christian Ministries with a Minor in Missions
I took a 2.5 year break during to work at a church in Auckland, New Zealand. That is why the time spent at university covers so many years.
1994-1997
Kings River Community College, Reedley, CA
Associate in Arts
General Studies
I worked during my years in community college and allowed myself the time to take classes that I enjoyed and decide what field to study in university.
