Education
B.A. Brigham Young University, Sociocultural Anthropology (Sociology Minor)
Research interests
• Therapeutic relationships outside of therapy
• Common Factors Research
• -Methods of religious counseling
Clinical interests
• Multicultural couples
Research projects:
Thesis: The experience of Hispanic, African American, and White ministers: Providing services for relational and mental health problems
Fun Facts
Favorite quotes/sayings?
“At no point have you tried everything.”
“Indecision breeds regret.”
Hobbies/hidden talents?
I play harmonica and do horse archery.
Childhood jobs?
Tree Trimmer, Cattle Herder
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
I would be teaching monkeys sign language.
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Get into Yoga, and make sure you do while as a student.
What has surprised you about being a graduate student?
Graduate school can be a lot easier if you don’t try to beat everyone.
