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Helping Therapists Help Women Thrive

You became a therapist to make a difference—but let’s be honest, grad school didn’t cover everything. If you work with women navigating ADHD, trauma, anxiety, or hormonal transitions, you may feel underprepared for the complexities of their needs. That’s where we come in.

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Kara Cruz Psychotherapy & Wellness offers focused continuing education designed specifically for mental health professionals who serve women and families. From ADHD to perinatal and perimenopausal mental health, our trainings provide practical tools, research-backed interventions, and insight you can immediately apply in your sessions.

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Better training means better care—for your clients and for yourself.

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Continuing Education (CEs) offered by Kara Cruz Training & Consultation a DBA of Kara Cruz Psychotherapy & Wellness.

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Upcoming Trainings.

Upcoming Live Trainings

SUPPORTING Women Through Perimenopause: Approaches and Interventions for Psychotherapists CE Training

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Thursday, February 5th 2026 

9-12 pm (Pacific time)

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3 NBCC credit hours for live attendees

Woman Posing

FOCUS on Women with ADHD: Screening, Assessment and Interventions for Psychotherapists CE Training

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Thursday, March 5th 2026

9-12 pm (Pacific time)

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3 NBCC credit hours for live attendees

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Continuing Education and Training for Therapists & Healing Professionals

We offer clinical training designed around real-world issues facing therapists and clients today.

 

Contact Kara to inquire about private trainings or continuing education events for groups of 10 or more at your group practice, agency or organization. 

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Women's Mental Health Topics

  • Women and ADHD

  • Perinatal Mental Health (Pregnancy & Postpartum)

  • Perimenopause/Menopause

  • Anxiety and OCD

  • Bipolar and Mood Conditions

  • Complex Trauma and PTSD

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Children’s Mental Health Topics

  • ADHD in Kids

  • Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

  • Developmental Trauma

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Law Enforcement & First Responder Wellness

  • Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue

  • PTSD & Burnout

  • Suicide Risk

  • Family Support & Nervous System Regulation​​

Free Monthly Event for Clinical Supervisors

Supervisor’s Support Circle

Whether you're new to supervising or an experienced clinical leader, this free monthly consultation call is a space to grow, connect, and stay compliant.

Each month, we cover:

  • Law & ethics for supervision

  • Boundaries & self-disclosure

  • Promoting confidence & autonomy

  • Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue & burnout

  • Diversity and cultural considerations

  • Supervision in private practice

  • Therapeutic orientation & scope of practice

  • Complex trauma & dissociation

  • Plus Q&A and peer support!

Includes worksheets, video library access, and

live discussions with other supervisors.

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Join our next Supervisor’s Support Circle

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1:1 Clinical Consultation & Supervision

Kara offers individual consultation, coaching and supervision for licensed therapists, associates, and interns. Topics include:

  • Perinatal & reproductive mental health

  • Perimenopause & hormonal transitions

  • ADHD in women and neurodivergence

  • Anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma & mood disorders

  • Coaching on diversifying income streams and creating programs/services outside of the therapy chair
     

Also offering supervision for MFT, MSW, and PCC interns/associates in California.

Meet Kara Cruz
MA, LMFT, PMH-C

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Hi, I’m Kara—a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping women reconnect with their inner spark and create meaningful emotional wellness. I specialize in reproductive and hormonal mental health, trauma recovery, and ADHD in women.

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I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy emphasis) and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and use mindfulness-based interventions, polyvagal and somatic approaches, CBT, DBT, and IFS-informed care.

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I’ve done my own healing work and deeply believe in the power of nervous system regulation, connection, and compassionate care. Through training and consultation, I support therapists in deepening their clinical skills and creating sustainable, heart-led practices.

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Reach out to inquire about custom workshops, speaking engagements, or private trainings.

Traci P., Hope for the Journey
"Kara is a delight to work with. She is caring, smart, and super focused on healing. Highly recommended!"
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CE events, workshops, therapist consultation and resources here (click here)

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If you would like to inquire about private trainings, CE events or specific services, please complete the contact form and I will get back to you shortly. 

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