Dr.Reed is a longtime proponent of advocacy work for communities of color. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree with an emphasis area in Multicultural Community from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP-LA). She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from CSPP-LA and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from National University with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Dr. Reed's credentials also includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles.
Dr.Reed previously taught doctoral, master, and bachelor level students in the subjects of Psychology, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. She has provided outreach and workshops in topics promoting higher education, women's empowerment, Christian counseling, diversity issues, and race within the correctional system. She is committed to working with individuals, couples, and families to assist with building and creating healthy dialogue while promoting self-efficacy within communities of color.