Role:
As a Mentor Therapist, in addition to my caseload, I help manage my discipline’s team. I assist the Director of Therapy Services with onboarding new therapists, overseeing assistants, maintaining documentation and session quality, leading discipline-specific meetings, and advocating for my team.
Education:
- BA in Dance from New Mexico State University, 2006
- MS in Communication Disorders from Eastern New Mexico University, 2012
Career History:
I began my “adult job” career in 2006 when I graduated with a degree in Dance and worked at New Mexico State University working in their dance department. I taught dance to young children and created literacy programs that were integrated into the Las Cruces public schools in Las Cruces, NM. Additionally, I oversaw a grant funded after school dance program. As well as working at NMSU, I also was a lead teacher at a preschool creating and integrating lesson plans for toddlers.
In 2010 I was accepted into graduate school and completed the program in 2012. I completed my clinical fellowship year in a skilled nursing facility working with adults. I transitioned to AZ’s early intervention program working with birth to age three children and coaching their families. In 2017 I began working for a private clinic that specialized in working with neurodivergent and Autistic individuals. In May of 2022 the universe brought me to LIFE!
Personal Treatment Philosophy:
I am committed to providing neurodivergent affirmative therapy that focuses on strength-based objectives. I enjoy working with individuals from the Autistic community and supporting them in reaching their personal goals.
Personal:
I live in Chandler with my husband, son, two Italian mastiffs and one outrageously naughty Siamese cat. I am a self-proclaimed desert rat, taco lover and movie buff. I am from New Mexico and put green chile on everything. Some of my special interests include cats, outdoor activities, various art mediums, and exercise. Adventurous at heart, I also love to explore and travel.
