Now accepting new clients for telehealth & in-person sessions
Hi! I’m Ingrid
A few fun facts about me:
I love finding what makes people tick.
I get excited by people who have the courage to face difficult truths and take the steps to heal.
I love-hate hiking and backpacking as a discipline and wonder to explore our incredible world.
I can help you transform your life.
Here’s how I’m qualified:
I have over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy to adults of all ages who’ve experienced trauma, anxiety and depression.
I’m always learning (via books, podcasts, trainings, consultations) about how to best help people grow.
I’ve faced and grappled (and continue to wrestle) with my own stuff, and love to provide neuroscience-based hope.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Cal State Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts, Bible/Theology, Biola University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed Therapist, Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change
Provided individual therapy for adolescents and adults
Facilitated group therapy to teach coping skills for anxiety and provide social support
Mental Health Specialist, St. Joseph Center
Conducted individual therapy and rehab services with homeless and low-income clients with severe mental illness
Provided crisis intervention regarding harm to others, substance use, and housing retention
Clinical Case Manager, Illumination Foundation
Conducted intake and assessment, developed treatment plan, and provided individual therapy
Provided case management to help homeless clients find and sustain temporary or permanent housing
TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAININGS
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Basic Training, 6-day training with Larisa Traiga by EMDR Consulting
TRM (Trauma Resiliency Model) Training (Level 1), 3-day training with Nancy Sokolow and Michael Sapp by Trauma Resource Institute
TRM (Trauma Resiliency Model) Training (Level 2), 3-day training with Michael Sapp and Melissa Boley by Trauma Resource Institute
Trauma-Informed Certification Training, 3-day training with Gabriella Grant by ECHO
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training, 6-day training with Radiant Futures (formerly WTLC)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Society for Clinical Social Work, board member, Co-chair of Education Committee, ethics consultant
National Association of Social Work, clinical member
Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles (GPALA), clinical member