My Foundation
Education, License, Certifications & Experience
Starlight Clinical Research
Dosing Session Monitor
April 2025 - current​
I am supporting psychedelic research as a Dosing Session Monitor/Therapist using a self-directive approach to help with harm reduction. Research includes working with Methylone and Psilocybin for a variety of mental health diagnosis such a PTSD, Major Depression, Treatment Resistant Depression, and Alcohol Use Disorder. For more information about Starlight: https://starlightclinicalresearch.com/about-us/
EMBARK
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training
May 2025 - current​
I am completing further psychedelic-assisted therapy training through CYBIN, referred to as the EMBARK approach. EMBARK is a transdiagnostic, flexible model of psychedelic facilitation that builds on more than a dozen previous approaches. The approach offers six clinical domains, representing the diverse ways in which care providers can offer therapeutic support and four care cornerstones, reflecting how care providers can provide ethically rigorous, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care within a broader frame of collective caregiving.
For more information: https://embarkapproach.com/
Psychedelic Somatic Institute (PSI) Training
Apprentice Training
​June 2024 - December 2024
I trained with the Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) for Apprentice Training. This approach support clients by integrating my experience in trauma approaches, somatic therapy and psychedelic therapy. For more information: https://www.psychedelicsomatic.org/resources
Hakomi Institute Training
Hakomi (Somatic) Therapy
Level 1: 2022 - 2023
Level 2: 2023 - 2024
I completed a 2-year training with the Hakomi Institute in Colorado. I fold this mindful, body-centered (somatic) approach into all of my services, from my presence in session to more intensive interventions. For more information:
https://hakomiinstitute.com/about/hakomi-mindful-somatic-psychotherapy
Skylight Psychedelics
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Certification
February 2023
I completed a certification course with Skylight Psychedelics for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). I am able to refer clients to Skylight Psychedelics for sublingual ketamine to be used only in conjunction with KAP (preparation, dosage sessions, and integration).
For more information: https://skylightpsychedelics.com/
Polaris Insight Training
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Jan - March 2023
I expanded on my work with non-ordinary states of consciousness with a 5-module (1 introduction & 4 intermediate courses) Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy training through Polaris Insight Center. I am learned the practice of KAP, including diverse dosing strategies, in order to craft intervention strategies at both the psycholytic (trance, self-reflective) and psychedelic (transformational/transpersonal) levels of experience.
For more information: https://polarisinsight.com/polaris-training/
PsyPact Commission - APIT
Jan 2023
Though the PsyPact Commission, I hold a certification that authorizes the practice of interjurisdictional telepsychology (APIT) outside of Colorado.
For a list of current PSYPACT participating states, please visit the PSYPACT website at: https://www.psypact.org/psypactmap
MAPS Training
MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
2021
I trained with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) to work with non-ordinary states of consciousness. I learned how to prepare people for the experience, set intentions, develop skills, and integrate what was learned into their lives.
For more information: https://maps.org/2016/01/29/mdma-therapy-training-program/
IIEFFT Certifications
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
Advanced Therapist
Supervisor & Trainer
Caregiver Workshop Facilitator
2016 - 2020
I trained in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) in 2016 with the co-developer, Dr. Adele Lafrance. I became certified as an Advanced Therapist while also joining the board of the International Institute of EFFT (IIEFFT). I went on to become a certified Supervisor and Trainer. I have been supporting parents/caregivers, individual clinicians and a large hospital organization for over 5 years in using this approach.
For more information: https://www.mentalhealthfoundations.ca/efft; https://efftinternational.org
Eating Recovery Center & Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center
Individual/Family Therapist
Clinical Director
Regional Clinical Director
National Director of Psychotherapy
2010 -2024
I worked for this national behavioral health hospital as a Primary/Family Therapist, Clinical Director, Regional Clinical Director and National Director of Psychotherapy. I specialized in working with children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD), depressive disorders, trauma-related disorders, and ADHD. I was instrumental in the development of the family empowerment approach, using both Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and FBT (Family-Based Treatment), as well as multidisciplinary trainings in Trauma-Informed Care.
For more information: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com; https://www.pathlightbh.com
State of Colorado
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
2010
I became a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Colorado after completing my Doctorate in Psychology, all required licensing experience and supervision hours, and the EPPP licensing exam.
The Children's Hospital of Colorado
2006 - 2009
I trained at the Children's Hospital of Colorado as a practicum student, Pre-Doctoral Intern, and Post-Doctoral Fellow. I worked in inpatient, day treatment and outpatient programs working with the Eating Disorders Unit, Anxiety Clinics, and ADHD programs.
George Washington University
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
2003 - 2006
I completed a doctorate in psychology (PsyD) at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Throughout this program, I completed practicums at an associated outpatient clinic, Head Start program, and local juvenile justice center.