My passion for helping others began at a young age. I started my journey as a certified nursing assistant while I was still in high school. I progressed to working at Memorial Medical Center where I expanded my skills to work in the Intensive Care Unit and then the Emergency Department (ED), while continuing my education to earn my bachelor’s degree at CSU Stanislaus.

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While working in the ED, I began working as an Emergency Medical Technician for American Medical Response (AMR) based in Modesto, running 911 calls. During the time I worked at AMR, I also became employed as a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Coroner doing death investigations, death notifications, and postmortem examinations.

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My experiences have allowed me to work closely and connect with many people in my community. I earned my Doctor’s degree in Psychology with my dissertation research based upon stress in the fields of Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement. I conducted hundreds of interviews with local personnel from AMR, Modesto Police Department and Modesto Fire Department in order to complete that dissertation.

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I have obtained various therapeutic experiences over the last ten years amongst them providing psychotherapy with adults, children/adolescents, couples, and families as well as treatment services for veteran and first responder agencies.

 

I have learned my purpose is to use my skill set to continue helping people through resilience coaching and wellness services. I am thrilled to add more emphasis to the first responder community as I am one of the only professionals with a background in EMS and law enforcement providing services to these unsung heroes. First responders of all stripes have a special place in my heart and have continued to play a focal point in my career after EMS and law enforcement.

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I am excited for this soulful, heart forward adventure and I look forward to meeting you along this journey.

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Misty