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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in addition to an Educational Therapist certified by the Association of Educational Therapists, I use my clinical understanding to support often misunderstood students struggling academically, socially, and emotionally. These struggles may be heightened by their learning style, pace and challenges that interfere with their ability to achieve academic success. In addition to struggles with specific content, executive function difficulties with planning, study skills, organization and time management further challenge students’ ability to follow through to completion, thus making the journey to self-confidence and independent achievement even harder.
Developing a trusting relationship is the bedrock to feeling safe and secure enough to take risks and ask questions that students may not want to ask in front of peers, to learn alternative strategies to master material, and attempt new and unfamiliar material without an inhibiting level of anxiety.
I bring a deep understanding and compassion to my sessions to build that trust and partnership in learning. Students feel seen and safe to take risks, learn from mistakes and gain the confidence to be successful academically, emotionally and socially. I have been recognized for my ability to develop trusting and affirming relationships with students and families, and constructive working relationships with allied professionals and schools.
Developing a trusting relationship is the bedrock to feeling safe and secure enough to take risks and ask questions that students may not want to ask in front of peers, to learn alternative strategies to master material, and attempt new and unfamiliar material without an inhibiting level of anxiety.
I bring a deep understanding and compassion to my sessions to build that trust and partnership in learning. Students feel seen and safe to take risks, learn from mistakes and gain the confidence to be successful academically, emotionally and socially. I have been recognized for my ability to develop trusting and affirming relationships with students and families, and constructive working relationships with allied professionals and schools.
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"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding."
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Education
I completed my certificate in Educational Therapy from Holy Names University in the San Francisco Bay area and am certified by the Association of Educational Therapists. In addition, I am licensed in the state of California as a Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Trinity College in Connecticut.
I completed my certificate in Educational Therapy from Holy Names University in the San Francisco Bay area and am certified by the Association of Educational Therapists. In addition, I am licensed in the state of California as a Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Trinity College in Connecticut.
Professional Development
I am a featured contributor to the newly released 2025 parenting book "Mom Takes" by Wendy Tarry, providing information on executive function for the chapter on teens.
I continue to participate in educational opportunities to further my professional development in the field of Language Based Learning Disabilities. I draw upon the work and philosophy of the acclaimed Landmark School Outreach in Massachusetts.
I am a member of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET) and am committed to upholding and advancing the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice of this organization. Members of AET have met exacting professional requirements in the academic areas of elementary and/or secondary education, child development, educational
assessment, learning theory, learning disabilities, and principles of educational therapy.
I am a featured contributor to the newly released 2025 parenting book "Mom Takes" by Wendy Tarry, providing information on executive function for the chapter on teens.
I continue to participate in educational opportunities to further my professional development in the field of Language Based Learning Disabilities. I draw upon the work and philosophy of the acclaimed Landmark School Outreach in Massachusetts.
I am a member of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET) and am committed to upholding and advancing the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice of this organization. Members of AET have met exacting professional requirements in the academic areas of elementary and/or secondary education, child development, educational
assessment, learning theory, learning disabilities, and principles of educational therapy.