I am passionate about all thing’s early childhood; in particular, helping adults update their knowledge, understanding, and practices with children so they are teaching based on science, not habit. I facilitate cutting edge learning opportunities that include both science and storytelling, practical strategies and reflective practices designed to help adults work smarter, not harder.

My interest in working with children and families began at the University of California at Berkeley, where I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology. While working as a pre-school teacher I decided to pursue my master’s degree in counseling to be able to work more deeply with the mental health needs of the children and families I was serving. With my master’s, I went on to serve as a mental health consultant for public, private pay, and Head Start infant, toddler and preschool early education programs, including Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired programs. This important work included partnering with child welfare and special education departments to provide support for children with identified risk factors, special needs, or disabilities to be fully included. I also became licensed and opened a private practice serving children, families, and individuals.

Since that early start, I served as a therapist for child, adolescent, and adult populations in various settings, including community-based wraparound service programs for CPS involved families and mental health consultation for early childhood programs. From 2003-2015, I served as lead trainer and coach for West Ed Center for Child and Family studies implementing the Teaching Pyramid Framework throughout California. During this time, I developed a strength-based coaching framework utilizing video as the foundation for reflective practice that served as the model for training coaches throughout the state.

Currently, I maintain a private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in San Marcos, CA serving individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of modalities; primarily, interpersonal neurobiology.

This work informs my efforts as a trainer and coach today. I have developed a cadre of training content based on promoting social, emotional, relational, and cognitive skills within children as well as strategies to support adult mental health and well-being.

Contact me today for a free consultation on how I might help you meet your needs!