...I am the owner & clinical supervisor of Scottsdale Mental Health and Trauma Recovery. I'm Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona. I am passionate about mental health and helping others to overcome stigmas and barriers related to their own mental well being.

After working for years as a clinical mental health program coordinator for a treatment center, I decided to open Scottsdale Mental Health and Trauma Recovery in order to better serve the needs of clients seeking outpatient therapy. The practice was opened in 2021, and has since grown to include several other passionate therapists. I am registered as a clinical counseling supervisor with the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and offer supervision services to associate counselors. I have worked in the field for over a decade, earning a Bachelor’s in Arts degree in Psychology in 2010, and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a mom of 2 young boys and am passionate about advocating for motherhood mental wellness and self-care.

My specialties include:

• trauma and complex PTSD 
• Childhood attachment trauma/ family of origin issues
• Motherhood issues such as self care, self esteem, parenting
• Pre & Post Natal trauma and mood disorders 
• High functioning and high achieving individuals seeking self-growth
• Perfectionism 
• Goal setting, time management, organization
• Building self-esteem 

I am dedicated to being a trauma-informed provider, and staying up to date with the latest practices. The importance of the mind-body connection underlies each modality that I utilize, and I incorporate a holistic approach to achieving emotional and physical well being. Some of my additional trainings and certifications include:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 
• Advanced EMDR trainings in- Attachment Focused-EMDR, grief and loss, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, structural dissociation, EMDR with parts work, and OCD & Phobias.
• Internal Family Systems informed therapist-  completed trainings on use of IFS with EMDR 
• Currently a Somatic Experiencing practitioner-in-training at the Advanced training level. 
• Perinatal Mental Health Certified therapist with Postpartum Support International
• Have 5 years experience working with substance abuse and addictive disorders
• Certified in Integrative Nutrition for Mental Health