Education and Certifications
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Board Certified with Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
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Doctor of Ministry (D.MIN) Candidate from Graduate Theological Union, Pacific School of Religion and Catholic Theological Union
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Certificate from Brown University School of Professional Studies
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HeartMath Certification from HeartMath Institute
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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training for Brief Interventions) Certified
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Crystal Singing Bowl Certification from Life Changing Energy
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Spiritual Health Clinician Fellowship from Stanford Health Care - Bone Marrow Transplant, Cellular Therapy & Psychiatry
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Clinical Pastoral Education Residency from Penn Medicine Princeton
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Palliative Care Training - California State University, San Marcos
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Clinical Pastoral Education Internship- Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia
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Graduate Certificates in Inter-religious Studies and Spiritual Care from Graduate Theological Union and Chicago Theological Seminary
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Master of Arts in Theology (Ethics and Social Justice) from Claremont School of Theology
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Bachelors of Arts-Political Science from California State University, Los Angeles
In addition to these institutions, I have had the honor of studying directly under distinguished scholars from Harvard, Duke, Georgetown, Cambridge, UC Berkeley, and Al-Azhar University, whose mentorship has deeply enriched my understanding of both clinical practice and spiritual scholarship.
My Background and Training
My Specializations
At The Sacred Pause, I offer comprehensive spiritual health support tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Every session is person-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in both clinical expertise and spiritual understanding.
Grief & Loss
Navigating bereavement, anticipatory grief, and complicated mourning
Mental Health
Support anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
Spiritual Struggles
Questions of meaning, purpose, faith crises, and spiritual growth
Medical & Health
Crises, serious illness, chronic conditions, and end-of-life concerns
Cultural & Interfaith
Care supporting diverse communities with cultural sensitivity and respect
Life Transitions
Identity questions, career changes, relationship shifts, and major life decisions
Clinical Experience
I have facilitated spirituality groups, led mindfulness and sound bath practices, provided crisis intervention, and offered bereavement support to patients, families, and healthcare staff across diverse populations and faith traditions. This extensive hospital-based training means I bring clinical competency and crisis expertise that goes beyond traditional spiritual counseling.
My work with dying patients, families in crisis, psychiatric emergencies, trauma survivors, and complex grief has given me specialized expertise in supporting people through life's most challenging experiences.
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Psychiatric units (both voluntary and involuntary)
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Intensive Care Units (ICU)
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Bone Marrow Transplant, Oncology and Cellular Therapy units
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Palliative care and end-of-life support
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Behavioral health and substance use treatment
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Level I Trauma Centers and emergency departments
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NICU and acute care settings
