Work:
Santiam Crossing Therapeutic Boarding School - Scio, OR
Campus Therapist
MFT - San Francisco, CA
Intern
Self-employed - Mill Valley, CA
Tutor & Behavioral consultant
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs - Albany, OR
Counselor/Guide
Big Lagoon Charter School - Trinidad, CA
Teaching Assistant
Education:
California Institute of Integral Studies
MA in Counseling Psychology in Expressive Arts Therapies
Humboldt State University
Bachelors in Psychology and Education
University of Utah
BA in Sociology
Skills:
Highlighted Skills and Abilities: Over 10 years experience in therapeutic work with children and teens: 3 in school settings, and 6 in outdoor 'wilderness therapy' programs. Extensive trainings towards qualifying for CADC certification (certified alcohol and drug counselor) including: Addiction Psychopharmacology, Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural Sensitivity trainings. Some Spanish speaking proficiency. Current Basic First Aid and CPR certification. Previously I held both an EMT and Wilderness First Responder certification for 15 consecutive years. I have a level head in adverse emotional as well as physically challenging situations - my response can be counted on to be patient, compassionate, and methodical.