Welcome to The With*ist
The Withist, we are dedicated to providing personalized counseling services that cater to your unique needs. *With you, our helping professional can help navigate through life's challenges with empathy and support. Individualized care with evidenced-based therapy promotes psychological, emotional, and social well-being. Prioritizing mental health can decrease psychological symptoms, improve physical health and enhance your quality of life.
Professional Development
My professional development can be fully viewed using the resume button. While professional development can be marked by formal education, I have grown exponentially from my community service, additional certifications, ongoing professional training, and personal challenges.
Education
2020-2024
Grand Canyon Univeristy
Master of Science
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Additional Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
GPA: 3.99 with 78 credits earned
Summa Cum Lade
1998-2001
Ariona State University
Worked towards a Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology
GPA: 4.0 with 66 credits earned
Teaching and research Assistant for Dr. Kathryn Nakagawa
Thesis topic was parental involvement related to student academic achievement.
Stopped program to become full-time parent.
Published Book Review
1994-1998
Santa Clara University
Bachelors of Arts
Double Major: Education and Psychology
GPA: 3.869 with 211 credits earned
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Betta Kappa Honor Society
Awarded Psychology Student Award due to research and conference presentations.
Passed California Teaching Credential Examination (1998)
Hours served in Head Start and Even Start Systems.