Hello and welcome to Canyon Pines Counseling!

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I'm a Colorado native and have always enjoyed working with people.  At a young age I knew that I wanted to work in the helping profession.  

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I received my Doctorate degree in Psychology  from the University of Colorado, Denver. My dissertation examined the impact of acculturation on school-age immigrant and refugee children.   I am passionate about working with children and families and helping them achieve their goals.  Over the years I've worked with children, adolescents, college-age students, and adults that have struggled with divorce adjustment, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, grief, trauma, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Additional expertise include: conducting psychological, executive functioning, and social/emotional assessments and facilitating social skills groups.  I've worked in a variety of settings including schools, clinics, and private practice.  

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In therapy, I use an eclectic approach, while utilizing solution-focused and goal-oriented strategies to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.

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When I have free time I enjoy reading books, being outdoors, traveling, and gardening.