Before retiring, my mom chose to spend her life dedicated to serving as a non-profit executive. Since retiring, she has continued to serve by freelancing with non-profits and fostering dogs. So with my mom as inspiration, I chose to dedicate my professional life to improving our world by providing culturally responsive behavioral health services to underserved and marginalized populations.
After earning my BS from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, I spent several years working at non-profits like the Boys & Girls Club to explore how I could make our world a better place. While helping at-risk youth realize their potential, I decided to apply for, and ultimately attend, the University of Montana’s School Psychology Doctoral Program, where I graduated with my MA and PhD.
Throughout my education and training, I worked toward becoming a well-rounded licensed psychologist in hopes of one day being able to provide high-quality behavioral health services to underserved and marginalized populations. I have learned how to provide individual, relationship, and family therapy to culturally and linguistically diverse relatives across the lifespan to address a variety of presenting concerns.
At Morningstar, I currently serve as a licensed psychologist and Assistant Director of Clinical Training (assistant DCT). As a therapist and assistant DCT, I help Morningstar fulfill our vision - to lead the disruption of oppressive mental health education, training, and service delivery systems to honor and reclaim indigenous healing practices as standardized care. This compliments my personal stance that our time on earth is sacred and everyone deserves to live their life to the fullest. It is my pleasure and honor to join my relatives on their journey of healing, growing, and thriving.
On a personal note, when I’m not fulfilling my roles as therapist and assistant DCT, I’m often crafting, playing video games, sewing, watching anime, hiking, practicing judo, powerlifting, napping, reading, and spending time with my partner and pets.