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A little about me…

In 2010, I had my first miscarriage, I was heartbroken, scared and my life felt like it was in a whirlwind. Questioning why this would have happened and will I ever be able to have a child. After talking to coworkers, friends, and family, I learned some of them had previous miscarriages. Something that to me at the time seemed so rare, was more commonplace than I thought. Miscarriage I feel like is such a hidden topic, but through hearing other’s stories I felt more connected to them and not so alone. All were able to go on and have healthy, full term pregnancies. 

We still wanted a baby, soon after I was pregnant again and suffered my second miscarriage 4 months after my first. My husband and I were devastated. I remember reading the statistics on the likelihood of being able to have a baby to full term after 2 miscarriages and I felt hopeless. I grieved for a long time thinking I may never be able to have a child or be a mom, something I always hoped for. Through prayer, time, healing, and support from family and friends I overcame my grief and we tried again to have another baby. 

Two years later, we had our first daughter and 4 ½ years after that we had our second daughter. My story has taught me not to lose hope and when we expect things to happen or go a certain way, it might not go as planned, and that is okay.

Families are not perfect and we all have our struggles and experiences that will influence our decisions and our path in life. My father struggled with addiction and mental health issues from a young age and this ultimately led to his passing. I wish someone had been there for him and that he received the help and support he needed to be successful and have a happy life.

These stories and experiences draw on my desire to help moms and youth who struggle with depression and anxiety and support them through this fragile time and find relief. 

• I was born in Southern California in a town right off the coast

• I love Colorado for it's beautiful sunsets over the Rocky Mountains

• I've had 2 pregnancy losses

• I have 2 wonderful daughters

• I love to read- suspense novels, historical and contemporary fiction.

• I love to paint - watercolor and I am trying out gouache this year :)

• I enjoy going on walks with my family

• I love a good sense of humor and love to laugh

• I really enjoy what I do and look forward to sharing this experience with you.

• I love my morning cup of coffee and shopping!

  My previous work experience includes

  I have worked with children, parents, and their families for the past 11 years ranging from in home therapy, school based therapy, crisis intervention, and managing a day treatment program for children, adolescents, and their families, and helping moms and parents navigate through postpartum and transition into parenthood.

  I specialize in working with women who struggle with postpartum mood and anxiety issues, teen girls, and parent skill building

  Completed PSI’s certificate courses in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care training and the Perinatal Mental Health Advanced Psychotherapy training

  Methods I use in therapy: An integrative approach of Mindfulness Based interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Colorado #0001326 and the state of Texas #205064 and received my masters in Clinical Counseling: Couples and Family therapy at the University of Northern Colorado. I have my Bachelors in psychology from California State University, Northridge. 

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