My Journey To Becoming an Experienced Therapist
I became a licensed MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) in California 17 years ago.
Internships & Friendships
As an intern in Santa Rosa, I learned that therapy is more about presence than perfection. I learned so much meeting with clients at Social Advocates For Youth, Family Service Agency, and Wright Elementary School. I remember celebrating becoming a licensed MFT while at Family Service Agency. My colleagues gathered around and gave me a delicious chocolate cake. We remain friends and colleagues to this day.
Licensed MFT
After becoming licensed as an MFT, I worked for Family Service Agency, Mendocino County Children’s Mental Health, and in private practice.
I’ve also lived and worked in Honolulu, Hawaii with my dear husband, Alex. In Honolulu I rented a space in an artist collective where I met with clients using expressive art therapy. I also participated in First Friday Art Walks, where I invited people to add to our group art table and to dance in the studio. Eventually I was hired by Magellan, where I served as the USPS EAP consultant for the Honolulu Postal District, serving all of the Hawaiian islands and Pacific territories. I worked hard and had a lot of fun traveling and meeting postal workers from the islands.
During the pandemic, my desire to work from home led me to accept an offer to work virtually full time with a Ginger (later became Headspace). I worked with clients from Hawaii and California.
A Return Home to California
A family’s health needs brought us back to California. I was so fortunate to be able to continue working at Headspace during our move to California. I was also able to return to work for postal employees as a contractor for the USPS EAP.
Seventeen years later, I’m still learning—and deeply grateful for everyone who’s trusted me with their story. I am honored to continue meeting clients whose courage, humor, and honesty have shaped the therapist I’ve become.
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