My experience and story began as an undergraduate at the University of Tampa, where I majored in Psychology with a specialization in Childhood Developmental Psychology. I graduated with my bachelor’s in Psychology and moved back to my home state of Indiana. This small step was the beginning of my journey to becoming a Mental Health Counselor specializing in Reproductive Issues and Couples.
Throughout the years I have been baffled and perplexed by the way society views speaking about reproductive issues as a form of taboo. Individuals are expected NOT to talk about their reproductive struggles; while others are allowed to ask about their family dreams. This perception and societal expectation leads individuals to feel as if they are completely alone and no one understands what they are going through. But, that’s not true!
1 in 8 couples experience infertility
1 in 4 individuals experience miscarriages or stillbirths
1 in 10 women experience postpartum depression
Even though this is sadly a common occurrence, there are not many places out there offering support to these individuals…until now!
During my master’s program, I spent my internship year learning and studying the unique ways to help this population to move forward through their struggles.
I have, also, completed Level 1 and Level 2 Gottman Couple’s Therapy. And, I am on my way to becoming fully Gottman Couple’s Therapy Certified. Because, reproductive issues DO NOT just affect ONE partner, it affects the couple as a whole. If you have not heard of Gottman’s Couple Therapy before, check out their website here. The coolest part is that everything they do is backed by science and has been PROVEN to work!
Ok, back to me, I have recently graduated with honors from Purdue University Fort Wayne (previously known as IPFW) with my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Even though my education has been completed, that does not mean I have stopped learning. I have made it my mission to read, learn, and participate in as much education & training’s, as I can, regarding reproductive issues and couples’ therapy.
I love what I do and specialize everything I do to fit with my clients’ preferences, religious affiliations, and needs to “Rediscover You”.
