My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Brandman University.

 

I have completed numerous hours of professional development training, focused on supporting  women who have experienced trauma, issues related to reproductive mental health, such as with perinatal (pregnancy/postpartum) issues, perimenopause, as well as mood and anxiety disorders.

I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent women and those who could benefit from nervous system and emotion regulation.

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I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I am also trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and Touchstone Institute (EMDRIA approved programs) and am working towards Certification through further education experience and clinical consultation.

 

I work with my clients using mindfulness based practices, somatic and polyvagal approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed care.

 

I have done my own work and believe in these approaches

from first hand experience.

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I also know that this work can be difficult and exhausting at times,

but also healing and beautiful.