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
Owner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Health and Wellness Instructor
Health and Wellness Mentor
Curator, Graphic Designer
Front Desk Manager
Yoga Instructor
Entrepreneurial Pursuits
The Drop, San Francisco, California, 2012 – 2013
Administrative Director, Curator
Activities
Maya Lumen, 2016 - Present
Composer
Graphic Designer
Bass Player, Song Writer
Assistant
Work Trader
Volunteer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Graphic Designer
- Rebrand non-profit by innovating logo, letterhead, business cards, and printed promotional material
- Generate cohesive theme that represents the organizations mission statement
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
Assistant
- Provide Hands-On assistance to students to promote physical alignment and energetic opening
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
Volunteer
- Maintain and develop urban style garden with inmates at Log Cabin Ranch juvenile detention center
- 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