I'm a first generation Mexican American college graduate and former student parent. I'm dually licensed as a marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor. My educational journey started at Moreno Valley College where I received my associates degree. I transferred to cal state San Bernardino and received my Bachelors of Psychology. I received my Master's degree from California Baptist University in Counseling Psychology and my Doctorate in Social Work from USC. I'm trained in multiple evidence-based models such as Triple P parenting, Stress and Your mood, Seeking Safety, and Mothers and Babies. I'm also a certified as a CBT insomnia therapist, a SafeTALK trainer, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) trainer, QPR trainer, and Mental Health First Aid trainer