Education:

Brigham Young University Hawaii, 1995-1998

Brigham Young University Provo, Bachelor of Science (Psychology), 1999-2001

University Nevada Las Vegas, Master of Science (Marriage and Family Therapy), 2001-2004

I have always been very passionate about therapy and have known it was what I wanted to do.  I have been seeing clients in Las Vegas for 5 years. Before that time, beginning when I was still in high school, I helped out with teen panels, parenting classes, retreats, and seminars for my father’s therapy center.  I count myself very fortunate to be a third generation therapist. Because of this life experience, I was raised on many of the so-called “techniques” and “theories” that most people learn about in books and work to put into practice. This has provided me with a unique and authentic understanding of how therapy works as well as amazing resources and examples that went before me.  My father has a thriving Marriage and Family Therapy practice in Southern Utah and my Grandfather is a retired professor of one of the top MFT schools in the nation and maintains his private practice as well.  I have learned many things from both of their examples but the most valuable was how to be my own kind of therapist and how to make connecting with people key. 

There are many theories, opinions, and schools of thought when it comes to therapy and how a therapist should approach client issues and concerns.  My philosophy is this:  because people are unique with their own individual experience, I pull from many different theories, exercises and fields of thought to create an experience that is custom to your personality, your concerns and your needs.  My clients set the goals for therapy, not me.  This allows them to take ownership of the work that they do with me and make healthier choices that will enable them get their needs met in positive and productive way.

    Originally from Las Vegas, I moved away for a short time to further my education. I returned back to Las Vegas after graduating from college and I have been enjoying the Vegas sun once again for the last 7 years. 

Seminars, Retreats, and Classes:

“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” (Presenter/Coordinator)

“Boundaries” (Presenter/Coordinator)

“Understanding Internet Pornography and Addiction” (Presenter/Coordinator)

“Kukulukumuhana” Personal Improvement Retreat. Oahu, Hawaii. (Coordinator)

Parenting Class (semi-annual)   click here to email your interest in joining the next cycle

Work Experience:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

in private practice 2004-current

Antelope Springs Counseling Services, Inc.

(Corporate Vice President and Psychotherapist)1998-Current

Bridge Counseling Associates (Psychotherapist) 2003-2004

UNLV Center for Couple, Individual & Family Counseling (Psychotherapist) 2002-2003

BYU Research Assistant to MFT Department Chair, Dr. Jeffery Larson (remarriage project) 2000-2001

Member of AAMFT