Treatment of Children and Families

I have extensive experience treating children and adolescents, as well as families in distress. My practice encompasses all diagnosable disorders with a focus on issues of problematic behavior, identity and self-esteem, drug and alcohol abuse, victimization and trauma. Building a solid rapport with children and adolescents is crucial to developing a treatment schedule for them. My education, training and experience enables me to treat all ages regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, religious affiliation or sexual orientation.

In addition to my private practice as a licensed Psychologist, I have experience as a children's social worker (CSW) with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services as a supervising social worker and with Aspira Foster and Family Services in California as a supervising social worker. Prior to that experience, I worked at 1736 Family Crisis Center; which was the original battered woman's shelter in Redondo Beach that evolved into a comprehensive, multi-faceted family treatment center. This additional training and experience allows me to assess, diagnosis and treat all aspects of children and family distress.

I have attended numerous additional training and certification courses to ensure I am utilizing the most current and scientifically researched treatment interventions.

Relevant Certifications and Additional Training:

The Colorado School for Family Therapy, Aurora, CO
Certification in Child and Family Investigations ("CFI")

Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles, CA
Certification in Child Abuse Assessment.

Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators, Furlong, PA
Trained in Comprehensive Custody Evaluation.

California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Certification in Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Victims and Perpetrators of Violent Crime.