- I am a Psychological Associate Intern with specialization in: post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), Generalized anxiety disorders (GAD), major depressive disorders (MDD), and panic disorders (panic attacks). I have experience in working with patients who have a substance abuse addiction and know how to help patients navigate their withdrawals and heal from addiction. My theoretical approaches derive from psychoanalytic theory and Cognitive behavioral therapy utilizing tools such as motivational interviewing, thought process restructuring and exploring the unconscious and conscious and helping patients heal. I worked alongside a psychiatrist and received training to evaluate: PTSD, MDD and GAD.
- I currently evaluate above mentioned diagnoses under the supervision of Dr. Nhung Phan and can effectively work with this above-mentioned diagnosis treating them utilizing a wide range of tools to target specific symptoms. I perform psychological evaluations under the supervision of Dr. Nhung Phan using the latest assessment criteria DSM-5-TR. I can perform individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy implementing above mentioned therapeutic approaches in addition to using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
- School: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology PsyD, Los Angeles Pacific University Master of Arts in Psychology (2021)
- Degree: -Doctor of Applied Clinical Psychology; PsyD (Clinical Psychology Focus) Theoretical Emphasis Psychoanalytic Theory.
- Year intended to graduate: TBA
- Additional Credentials certified to perform: Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Colombia-Suicide Severity rating scale (C-SSRS).
- Specialties: Psych Evaluations, Biopsychosocial assessments, Depression, anxiety, PTSD, Panic Disorders, mental status exams.
- Issues: Impulse control, mood swings, poor sleep, panic attacks, overthinking, racing thoughts, suicidal ideation, persistent worry, irritable behaviors, self-destructive behavior, startle responses, depressed moods, low self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness, distorted thinking, heart palpitations related to panic attacks, restlessness, addiction to drugs or other addictions, existential crisis, anger management, major life changes, divorces.
- Sexuality: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Straight
- Client focus Ethnicity: Hispanic/ Latino, American, and Asian.
- Alternative Languages: Spanish
- Ages: teens -11-13/ adolescents 14-19 / 20-65 adults
- Treatment Orientation: Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for Adults, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, guided breathing techniques, guided meditation/ relaxation.
