LPCC
MS in Multicultural Counseling & Social Justice Education
Specializing in LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Extensive Experience in Substance Use Disorders & Recovery
Certified Life Coach
Published Author
I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) specializing in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and our allies through gender and sexual identity exploration, all stages of gender transition, and the substance use recovery process. I also help clients navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, complex PTSD trauma, and other life challenges.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering, grounded in multicultural counseling and social justice education, and drawing from evidence-based methods including CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy.
I’m the founder of a private practice dedicated to affirming and inclusive care, while also working as a Queer Sensitivity Trainer and Motivational Speaker. Previously, I served as Primary Therapist and Manager of Queer Programming at Casa Palmera, a residential treatment facility for substance use disorders and acute mental health. I am a Life Coach, published Author, and former international Commercial Photographer and nationally syndicated Dating Columnist.
Therapy with me is safe, affirming, and inspiring — a space to explore, grow, and build the life and sense of self you deserve.
Fulfillment 101.com / Queer Space Counseling.com
Nov 2025 – Present
April 2025 – Present
Casa Palmera
Oct 2022 – April 2025
Center for Community Counseling & Engagement
Sept 2020 – May 2022
Promises2Kids
June 2020 – Present
Butterfly Effects
May 2019 – Aug 2020
San Ysidro Health
June 2015 – May 2019
Fulfillment101
June 2012 – Jan 2015
SDSU Leadership Summit
Feb 16, 2019
Mindful CSUSM Core Planning Group
Aug 2018 – June 2019
CSUSM Because I Care Fair
Nov 3, 2018