Credentials/Education/Achievements

• Licensed by the California and the New Mexico Boards of Psychology

• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology

  • The Help Group/UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior within the David Geffen School of Medicine

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

  • University of New Mexico (UNM)

• APA accredited pre-doctoral internship in pediatric neuropsychology

  • UNM’s Health Sciences Center

• M.A. in Psychology

  • Pepperdine University

• B.A. in Psychology and Spanish

  • UCLA

• Served on the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society

• Published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals such as American Psychological Association, Infant Behavior and Development, Early Human Development, Infant Mental Health, Developmental Neuropsychology, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, & The Journal of Pediatrics

Focus & Approach

I provide neuropsychological assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with a range of medical, developmental, learning, and/or social-emotional challenges. I work with clients to identify challenges, determine whether any observed difficulties are consistent with a specific etiology, and provide recommendations for education and intervention planning. Overall, I strive to help families better understand how their child’s neuropsychological profile may be impacting their daily functioning while empowering families to seek appropriate supports and treatment approaches that align with not just their needs, but also their values.

As a neuropsychologist, I am interested in the relationship among behavior, emotions, and cognition. I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings including private practice, hospital (inpatient & outpatient), and community health clinics, which has further added to the breadth and depth of my clinical experience. In addition to standardized testing, I work collaboratively with caregivers, educators, and intervention providers for a more holistic insight into a child’s unique constellation of strengths and areas of growth. Above all, I find my work to be endlessly rewarding, and I am grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of the families that I serve.