Graduate student at Pepperdine University and Marine Corps veteran focused on a career in maternal mental health and trauma-informed care.
As a graduate student at Pepperdine University, I integrate a decade of Marine Corps leadership with a deep commitment to maternal mental health and trauma recovery. Whether facilitating peer support for Postpartum Support International - Military Moms or learning more about Gottman Method interventions for couples, my mission is to provide culturally competent, evidence-based care for both individuals and families.
My Path to Clinical Practice
Then - From Service to Support
I spent a decade as a Marine Corps Officer, navigating high-stress environments where I learned the weight of responsibility and the necessity of composure under pressure.
Now - Maternal Mental Health & Identity
My transition from active duty to a military spouse and mother reshaped my identity. This personal evolution, combined with my work as a student, my role as a board member with When Survivors Give Birth, and my role as a PSI Military Moms group facilitator, fuels my passion for maternal mental health. I am dedicated to helping parents navigate the immense responsibilities of parenting and the complexities of the perinatal period.
Next - Clinical Foundation
Currently a graduate student at Pepperdine University, I integrate evidence-based modalities like the Gottman Method with a depth-oriented understanding of grief and resilience; lessons first learned through personal experience and then further refined through my current learning.