Education and Training:

Master’s Degree received in Mental Health Counseling at University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL-May 2010.

Bachelor’s Degree received in Psychology at University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL- 2002.

Certifications:

Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) with the State of Florida since 2007.

Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor with "The International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium" since 2007.

Certified Assistant Addictions Professional II (CAAP-II) with the State of Florida 2003 – 2007.

Clinical Experience:

          Intern - Center for Drug Free Living - 2009-2010  

Senior Addictions Counselor with Central Florida Treatment Center 2003 – 2009

Addictions Counselor with S.A.F.E., Inc. (adolescent substance abuse) 2000 – 2003

Organizations:

Magna Cum Laude National Honors Society member 2009

Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society member 2003 – 2010

Special Interests:

Drug use impacts on Pregnancy

Dual Diagnosis (Addiction and Mental Health)

Play Therapy/Music Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Narrative Therapy

Marital Issues of men and women

Family dynamics