Looking back over my own journey, I recognize that being a therapist is the sum of my own personal journey in dealing with life. I have known the personal struggle of dealing with a family member with a serious mental illness. I have also experienced the frustration in trying to find a therapist that “got” us, and actually cared about these struggles.
I pursued my life calling of being a therapist by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling as my undergrad, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Regis University. Before starting my private practice New Pathways Counseling, I worked as the program coordinator at Servicios de La Raza in Denver. I was also a counselor/therapist at Servicios de La Raza, Greenwood Counseling Center, Centennial Mental Health, Denver Rescue Mission and Bipolar, and Trauma Therapy. I was also privileged to have been a facilitator for WINGS Foundation group, working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I currently present on trauma therapy and bipolar disorders at local universities, workshops and conferences.