Children nowadays experience unique challenges, including learning difficulties, social struggles, and emotional issues. With over ten years of experience, I have cultivated a deep understanding of these challenges.
My journey began in Austria, where I completed my master’s degree in psychology at the University of Salzburg. After additional training in clinical psychology, I provided critical psychological services to children and adolescents in different settings in Austria, including public schools. This experience laid the foundation for my subsequent path, which included completing a specialist program in school psychology at Texas State University-San Marcos. There, I had the privilege of working at the university’s autism clinic, gaining invaluable practical experience.
Since relocating to Santa Cruz in 2014, I have expanded my skillset by working at various educational institutions, such as Navigator Schools in Gilroy and Hollister and the Monterey County Office of Education in Salinas. I achieved my Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in 2016, further enhancing my ability to provide effective behavioral support.
In 2017, I co-founded Psyched Services, a non-public agency delivering psychological and behavioral services to schools and families. During this time I gained experience with bilingual (German/English) assessments. I further contributed to the field of school psychology as a recognized speaker at significant state and national conventions.
With my recent attainment of a diplomate in school neuropsychology in July 2024, I am now offering my services through my private practice, Kolibri Educational Psychology, in Santa Cruz, dedicated to supporting families and schools in our local area.
- Specialist in School Psychology (SSP)
- Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) #3750
- Board Certified School Neuropsychologist (ABSNP)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology (PPS)
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
