Hello!
I am a Master of Arts in Counseling student at the University of West Florida. Following graduation, I will be pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. My professional interests include positive psychology, culturally responsive clinical practice, and systemic and holistic approaches to promoting resilience and wellbeing.
Training & Clinical Interests
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
- Systemic and holistic approaches to promoting resilience and wellbeing
- Mental health needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and military-connected communities
Professional Experience
- Crisis counseling and suicide prevention
- University mental health outreach and prevention
- Peer mentoring and student support in multicultural academic environments
- Teaching and instructional support in higher education
Research & Scholarly Interests
- Group processes and social identity
- Culturally responsive and contextually informed counseling
- Positive psychology frameworks
- Organizational mental health and social-organizational clinical research
Ethics Statement
I adhere to the ethical standards and professional guidelines established by the counseling profession. I am a graduate counseling student and am not currently licensed to provide independent clinical services. All clinical experiences are conducted under appropriate supervision in accordance with program requirements and applicable state regulations.