Position at CCPH: Associate Clinician

Years joined UMass: 2016

Clinical Interests: My interests include working with LGBTQIAQ populations, Multicultural issues, Immigration issues, Identity development and exploration, Couples and families, Navigating relationships, Trauma, Spirituality, Holistic health, Mind-body awareness, and Somatic work.
Education: B.A., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 2002; CMT, SkyHill Institute, Petaluma, CA; N.E. Bauman College, Berkeley, CA; MSW, Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, MA, 2016

Professional Experience: College mental health at Smith College; School-based mental health with children, adolescents and families, Oakland, CA; Holistic and alternative health care, Berkeley, CA; Local food justice, Berkley, CA; Immigration and asylum work with individuals and families, San Diego, CA.

Certifications/Licenses: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Certified Massage Therapist, and Nutrition Educator

Memberships: National Association of Social Workers (NASW) member

More about: I am a bi-cultural Mex-American bilingual in Spanish and English. I am new to the area, originally from Texas, and most recently California. I enjoy learning about and practicing herbal and plant medicine. It is an honor to serve and join this community.
 

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