Integrative Licensed Psychotherapist

I utilize an integrative approach to mental health and psychotherapy utilizing nutritional psychology, basic health, lifestyle medicine, nutrition modifications, positive behavior changes, and education.

Women experience many life changes during the reproductive years that impact one’s psychological/emotional health, identity, and relationships. It can be the root cause(s) of the anxiety. I help women maximize their mental health & happiness by improving their lifestyle choices.

Professional History and Education:

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of California. I am the sole proprietor of my private practice, Sophrosyne Counseling, located in Ventura, California.

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Human Development
• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology: Marriage & Family Therapy, thousands of hours of supervised internship and training, and a wide array of additional classes and workshops in psychological and counseling concepts and approaches.
• Mental Health Integrative Medicine Certified Provider (MHIMCP) through the Mental Health Integrative Medicine Institute.
• Masters Diploma in Biblical Counseling with an emphasis in Addictions and Recovery.
• Trained as a Clinical Trauma Professional through the International Association of Trauma Professionals and training as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
• Certified Women’s Health and Wellness Coach through The Integrative Women’s Health Institute.
• Burrell Education Revolutionary Women’s Wellness, Fitness, & Therapy Education: 3rd Age Woman Global Certification In Perimenopause to Menopause
• Hormonal Training for Women with Dr. Jessica Drummond with the Integrative Women’ Health Institute.
• Brain health training through Amen University/Amen Clinic: Brain Health Coaching Certification Program.
• Trained and obtained certification in Nutritional and Integrative Interventions for Mental Health with Leslie Korn, Ph.D., MPH, and Anne Procyk, ND, and Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC, NCC. Nutrition for Mental Health Disorders: Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment Strategies that Work with Kristen Allott, ND, LAc
• Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety, Panic, and Worry with Dr.Catherine M. Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP.
• Training with the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in treating anxiety.
• Training in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping: Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Treatment Approach to the Anxiety Spectrum Disorders with Robin Bilazarian, LCSW, DCSW, DCEP
• Completed the training with the International Association of Trauma Professionals in 2016.

I work with women of child baring age (pregnancy or post natal).

I have a BS in Information Technology, as well as a certification in Precision Nutrition Level 2. I am also a certified Personal Trainer by the American Collage of Sports Medicine, a Nutrition Expert and an Interdisciplinary Herrera Pelvic Specialist.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Undergrad in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology, Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy – both from McMaster University
Certified Yoga Teacher
Certified in Acupuncture
Certified as a Physio-doula
Trained as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist – rostered to perform internal exams and treatment
Trained to fit pessaries

Functional Health Coach

I am a certified functional health coach.

As a former lawyer in a commercial law firm living with endometriosis myself, I understand the challenges of managing this invisible illness and progressing in your career.

Relevant Professional History:

• ADAPT Certified Functional Health Coach (2019)
• Endometriosis Coach Accelerator (2020)
• Yin Yoga Teacher Training (2017)
• Yoga Nidra Teacher Training (2019)
• Volunteer Endometriosis UK Support Group Leader

BSc PT

Professional History:

Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy 1995 from The University of Toronto