Mission
At Wholehearted Path Counseling, forging meaningful connections with clients is at the heart of the therapeutic process. Through advocacy and education, I promote mental health awareness and destigmatize seeking help.
My goal is to instill confidence and empower individuals to embrace themselves and life authentically and wholeheartedly.
Professional Background
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Certified and Trained in Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy/postpartum) through Postpartum Support International (2023)- Additional Trainings in Maternal Rage & Loss
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Trained to provide EMDR psychotherapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) through Compassion Works (2024- 40 hours); Currently working towards earning EMDR Certification to include advanced training
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Advanced training to treat anxiety (2021)
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Motivational Interviewing Training (2011)
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Provided trainings and presentations for professionals and caregivers in the juvenile justice field, focusing on mental health, trauma, and effective support strategies.
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Provided Perinatal Mental Health trainings for other helping and birth professionals
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Provided workshops for childhood educators focusing on self-care, boundaries, and stress management
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Bachelor's degree in Psychology, specializing in criminal behavior, and a Masters of Arts in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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10 years of counseling experience with at-risk youth, families in foster care, individuals/families in the juvenile justice system, and treating adults in private practice setting
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Expertise in individual therapy, family therapy, and psychotherapy groups
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19 years in the mental health field