Education, Training, Certifications, and Affiliations

I love learning and am always excited to add more knowledge and skill to my practice. Some highlights of my training: 

  • BA in Music Performance and Education, University of Minnesota, 2001

  • MA in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2005

  • MSW in Clinical Social Work, St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas, 2010

  • MA in Holistic Health, St. Catherine University, 2014

  • Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C), 2019

  • Hakomi Embodied Mindfulness Comprehensive Professional Training, 2010

  • Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques, aka "Tapping") Levels 1 and 2, 2016

  • Clinical Hypnosis, University of Minnesota/Minnesota Society for Clinical Hypnosis, 2017

  • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)-Qualified Therapist, 2017

  • Brainspotting Level 1, 2019

  • Certified Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach, 2012

  • Lamaze Childbirth Educator, 2012

  • Certified Birth Doula (Childbirth International), 2011

  • Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (UC San Diego), 2013

  • Trained postpartum doula (DONA International), 2013

  • Hypnosis and Brief Psychotherapy Interventions to Alleviate Medical and Psychological Complications of Pregnancy, 2016

  • Postpartum Support International Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health, 2013

  • Brene Brown's Living Brave Semester for Professionals, 2017

  • AIR (Adaptive Internal Relational) Network Training, Autumn 2020

  • EMDR Therapy, Winter 2021

  • Board Member, PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth), current