When a child alleges sexual abuse or assault, a collaborative investigation is prompted with Law Enforcement, the District Attorneys office, and Child and Family Services. Children in San Mateo County are brought to the Childrens Advocacy Center for a forensic interview.  With the alliance of a small but mighty team, we are responsible for conducting legally sound, developmentally, and culturally appropriate interviews of children and teens who are suspected victims or witness to violent crimes. I conduct forensic interviews to our monolingual and bilingual Spanish speaking families in the county.

 A level 12 group home for adolescent girls with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse) in the juvenile justice system.  Worked within a multidisciplinary team to assess and plan for reunification. ​ 

​Provided individual and family counseling to youth that met criteria for Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS).  Youth that had an IEP- or were in the process of eligibility- were assessed to determine if their mental health was impacting their level of functioning at school. Comprehensive assessments included multi-layer interviews: the child, caregivers, primary care physicians, therapists/psychiatrist, school staff, as well as observing the child in the classroom. Findings would be documented in a legally binding report and presented to the caregivers and school district.