She is a California Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Qualified Medical Evaluator. She received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in Boston. She has several years clinical experience in the field of psychology and have worked and trained in a variety of settings, including: Center for Family Resources, Center For Family Connections, Brandeis University Psychological Counseling Center, Center for Health/HIV Intervention and Prevention at the University of Connecticut, and Children’s Charter.