Objective
To integrate a depth psychology approach with intervention techniques to help establish both short- and long-term well-being in clients.  Can offer extensive self-regulation modalities and creative approaches to healing.

Education
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, 2023-2025
​           Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, California, 2021
           MA: Counseling Psychology
           Expected Graduation March 2021
College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California, 2016 - 2018
            Psychology
Mills College Extension Program, Oakland, California, 2017
            Integrated Art Specialist:  Level A & B 
Yoga Tree, San Francisco, California, 2014 - 2015
           RYT:500
            100 hour Therapeutics                                                                                                                                   
Sean Feit, E-RYT, SEP, 2015
            Mentorship: Somatic Experiencing, Meditation Technique, Philosophy Studies
Cindy Meiri, CMT, LMT, 2014
            Level 2 Reiki Practitioner
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California, 2013
            BFA:    Photojournalism - Summer and Fall 2006 
                       Fine Art Painting - Winter 2007 – Spring 2013

Publications
(2021). Expressive awareness: a psychological integration of mindfulness and the creative arts. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. 

Work Experience
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, California, 2023 - Present
          Adjunct Faculty, Teachers Assistant

• Deliver curriculum of "Seminar in Directed Research" to second and third year MA students in the Counseling Psychology Department
• Grade assignments following rubric and APA format
• Support students in their thesis writing processes
• Assist "Intro to Depth Psychology" professor of first year PsyD students in classroom procedures, and
• Grade APA format and content of academic papers following class rubric

Concentric Soul Marriage and Family Therapy, Ventura, California, 2023 - Present
           Owner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 

• Conduct intake process and schedule private clients

• Host sessions with individuals, children, and couples
• Build rapport, develop relationship, co-construct therapeutic goals and provide intervention
• Develop and adjust treatment plan as therapy continues
• Complete appropriate documentation after sessions

• Develop, promote, and conduct group therapy and community arts workshops
• Maintain legal and financial business protocols

Ventura Counseling and Wellness Center, Ventura, California, 2019 - 2023
          Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

• Conduct intake interviews and collaborate with staff to assign clients to appropriate staff therapist
• Schedule appointments with assigned clients
• Host sessions with individuals, children, and couples
• Build rapport, develop relationship, co-construct therapeutic goals and provide intervention
• Develop and adjust treatment plan as therapy continues
• Complete appropriate documentation after sessions
• Attend supervision for case consultation

Trinity House Group Home, Inc., Oxnard, California, 2020 - 2021
           Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

• Complete intake, assessment, needs and services, safety planning and AWOL forms and contracts with each youth
• Write and adjust treatment plan as therapy continues
• Host individual therapy sessions with residents and complete SOAP notes
• Collaborate with Ventura Arts Council to provide Trauma Informed Creative Arts Program (TICAP)
• Integrate Seeking Safety curriculum into prompts at weekly art group
• Build relationships to integrate with house cultures and provide ongoing support
• Attend weekly supervision for case consultation
• Attend regular staff meetings and maintain ongoing communication with staff to provide consistency in treatment

Pure Edge, Inc with Ravenswood School District and Stanford University, East Palo Alto, California, 2014 - 2017
           Health and Wellness Instructor

• Inspire mindfulness and self regulation to Kindergarten through 8th graders at Costano Elementary/49-er Academy
• Instruct Breathing, Movement, and Rest as part of Sonima curriculum while providing positive professional mentorship
• Participate in diverse media and promotional development 
• Collaborate with Stanford University's Adolescent Psychology Research Team in effort towards trauma resolution and educational reform

Sonima Foundation's Wellness Leaders, East Palo Alto, California, 2015 - 2016
           Health and Wellness Mentor

• Provide mentorship to high school students
• Train students in basic psychology, philosophy, meditation, and yoga practices
• Teach weekly Spanish yoga class to the St. Francis de Assisi community
• Lead week long summer Yosemite immersion for at-risk Oakland teenagers

Music City, San Francisco, California, 2013 – 2014
           Curator, Graphic Designer

• Design monthly event flyers, letterheads, and promotional material
• Recruit and Collaborate with local artists, craftsman, and creatives
• Organize, handle, and install a variety of artwork from local artists
• Negotiate sales, process payment, and deliver artwork to collectors

Yoga Tree, San Francisco, California, 2013 - 2014
           Front Desk Manager

• Provide upholding customer service accommodating the needs and requests of clients while maintaining studio presence
• Check Clients in to classes and massages through MindBody while organizing teacher and sub attendance
• Process payments and balance drawer simultaneous to studio organization and maintenance

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California, 2011 – 2013
           Yoga Instructor

• Introduce Yoga Philosophy as related to the creative process and student lifestyles
• Initiate Meditation, Pranayama, and visualization
• Instruct proper alignment and breathing of asana providing verbal and hands-on assistance

Entrepreneurial Pursuits
The Drop, San Francisco, California, 2012 – 2013
            Administrative Director, Curator

• Design group and solo shows, collaborate with individual artists, musicians, and collectives
• Publicize and market events, artists, and classes by designing flyers, website maintenance, social media interaction, and press release
• Art Installation and Handling
• Collaborate with teachers to host and design workshops and classes
• Balance and manage finances, taxes, and legal licensing

Activities
Maya Lumen, 2016 - Present
     Composer

• Compose, arrange, and perform original music
• Book performances and conduct promotion and marketing
• Create unique one-of-a-kind merchandise for sale at performances and on internet retail
• Engineer, record, and produce music for public release through GYPSYPOP Records
• Manage finances

SCV Food Pantry, 2017 - 2020
     Graphic Designer

• Rebrand non-profit by innovating logo, letterhead, business cards, and printed promotional material
• Generate cohesive theme that represents the organizations mission statement

Ukulele Therapy, Redwood City, California, 2016-2018
      Bass Player, Song Writer

• Perform at local establishments for a diverse family centered audience
• Volunteer performances in Ravenswood School District's Visual and Performing Arts Department
• Collaborate with other musicians and bands to set up gear and harmonize performances
• Record original and appropriated material with music producers

Yoga on the Labyrinth, San Francisco, California, 2011 - 2012
      Assistant

• Provide Hands-On assistance to students to promote physical alignment and energetic opening

Yoga Tree, Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, 2010 – 2012
     Work Trader

• Maintain the serenity of the studio by organizing prop room, sweeping, cleaning bathroom and mirrors, cleaning mats, emptying trash and exuding a conscious energy of positivity and warmth to contribute to the healing quality of the environment

Urban Sprouts, San Francisco, California,  December 2009 – August 2010    
     Volunteer                                                                                                                                    

• Maintain and develop urban style garden with inmates at Log Cabin Ranch juvenile detention center

    Classroom Assistant

• Assist in teaching gardening techniques, eco-literacy, and nutrition while providing mentorship to 6th grade students, including the learning disabled, developmentally disabled, and autistic individuals, at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School

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