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I’m a licensed women’s health psychologist, located in Scottsdale, AZ. I work exclusively with women, with a strong focus on mothers’ mental health. I have advanced training in helping women who are struggling during pregnancy and postpartum periods and I am passionate about helping moms navigate the challenges of motherhood. I hope I can be a source of support for women who are active within your network.

Shepherd of the Desert Preschool is a non-profit, Christian preschool supported by Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church.  Our mission at Shepherd of the Desert Preschool is to lead people to follow Jesus and provide the premier Christian educational experience focused on advancing academics for children.

Fun & Fit Functional Fitness provides Occupational Therapy and personal training services to children of all abilities. Our therapy and fitness sessions are designed to improve coordination, strength, endurance, and sensory processing skills through functional movement.  We make therapy and fitness fun for kids- leading to stronger, healthier, and happier lives!

Scottsdale Studio of Music is Scottsdale’s premier music school, teaching hundreds of students from ages 3 to adult.  Whatever instrument you or your child wish to play, odds are we teach it: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds & more all taught under one roof at our studio or online! We are also an ESA approved vendor for homeschoolers!

We are a boutique preschool with family values teaching in Spanish! Our team of qualified and experienced staff, supporting children in gaining independence and fulfilling their potential in a safe, caring and stimulating environment; Miró International Preschool aims to provide a happy, caring and secure environment, through the seven areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, literacy, mathematics, expressive arts and design, understanding of the world and physical development.

Global Minds is a weekday preschool that also operates as an after school language learning facility for children in grades K-12th.   In our preschool program, our experienced, caring teachers primarily focus on speaking Chinese, Spanish or French since it is the natural first component of any language. Through demonstration, repetition, group, individual and interactive play, Global Minds makes becoming bilingual an easy, fun, and playful experience!

. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a wide array of clinical experience. I graduated summa cum laude receiving my Bachelor’s of Science in psychology from Arizona State University and continued my graduate education there earning a Master of Advanced Studies in Marriage and Family Therapy. I became independently licensed while working as an outpatient therapist at a community behavioral health agency in the East Valley.
Prior to completing my Master’s work, I worked as a social worker with a state agency serving low income children and families with intense behavioral health needs. This initial work inspires and informs my work today with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Upon entering the field of behavioral health, I received a crash course in a variety of entities that often are involved with children and families experiencing mental health challenges. I learned about the school system, parent’s rights, and how to collaborate with the school system to provide an optimal environment for the individual needs of a child. I learned about the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and how to navigate this complicated state agency in order to get the best care and support for your loved one. I learned and interacted with the adult and juvenile legal system, working to bridge the gap between mental health and criminal justice. I frequently worked alongside Department of Child Safety (DCS) to support families and children who needed stability, skills, and healing from trauma, both past and ongoing. Finally, I worked with a variety of specialty behavioral health service providers throughout the valley, to ensure the proper level of care and supports were provided to my clients.
Currently, I draw from all of my experiences to work and treat clients using a systemic lens. I believe we are all part of a larger system that impacts the way we see, feel, and move through the world. In order for me to provide my clients with the best, most effective care, I make it my priority to really see every one of my clients and their journey that brought them into therapy.  I focus on understanding each individual’s unique experiences and guide them towards personal growth, emotional awareness, and healthy relationships.

I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating a combination of evidence- based treatment modalities. I consider affective, cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to client’s difficulties, and incorporate these to provide individualized treatment. I believe all people have the ability to grow and move beyond life’s obstacles. It is my role to help clients feel safe enough to identify what is holding them back and support them in overcoming their unique challenges to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Making the decision to attend therapy is often difficult. It is an investment in time & money. I recognize how scary and uncomfortable it can be. Research shows the average couple doesn’t attend counseling until 6-7 years into relationship trouble. Finding a therapist, you connect with is essential for effective therapy. Contact me to discuss if I am a good fit or I am always happy to discuss other options for support or another type of referral.

Our mission is to provide a progressive international education and advanced multilingual academics in a safe, diverse, and nurturing environment.  Our innovative and individualized approach to learning prepares highly motivated students for prestigious college preparatory high schools.

Many people worry about whether they or their loved ones can defend themselves if someone tries to hurt them. At Cactus Jiu Jitsu in Scottsdale AZ, we teach Gracie Jiu Jitsu (also known as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), a street-tested martial art and self-defense system that will help you and your family feel safer and more confident. Classes for men, women, children (5+), teens, and adults.

We believe in empowering women to have their best birth.

We support women holistically in their pregnancy and birth journey. We educate and empower them to trust their bodies and their babies. Birth is a natural process, not a pathology to be managed.  Our Midwives hold extensive training in out-of-hospital births including waterbirths, breech births and home births, working for years under the preceptorship of senior midwives at both home births and birth centers around the country. We offer home birth and birth center services for low-risk mothers in the greater Phoenix area. Call for a free initial consultation.