Elizabeth is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) who is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and their families through compassionate, developmentally appropriate care. She utilizes a strengths-based approach to support emotional regulation, behavior change, and overall functioning across school and community settings. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), talk therapy, and art-based interventions to help clients build coping skills, increase insight, and express emotions in accessible and developmentally appropriate ways.

Elizabeth values collaboration with families and school partners and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes resilience, growth, and meaningful change.

Education

• MA, Counseling and Guidance, San Jose State University
• BA, Behavioral Sciences with a concentration in Sociology, California State University Monterey Bay

Experience

• Provides school-based and community mental health support to children and adolescents
• Background in behavior intervention, skills coaching, and emotional regulation support
• Collaborates closely with caregivers, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Utilizes a strengths-based and developmentally appropriate approach

Languages

• Spanish

Licenses & Certifications

• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
• Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential

Areas of Specialty

• Children and Adolescents

Modalities Practiced

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Behavioral Interventions / Behavior Support
• Talk Therapy
• Art-Based Interventions