Graduate School
- MS, University of Scranton (2011)
Languages
English, SpanishDepartment
Psychiatry-Other CI ServicesProfessional Titles
- Licensed Professional Counselor at Stress, Trauma, Adversity, Research & Treatment Center (START)
Publications
- Millar AM, Doria AM, Choi LM, McGladrey L, Duffy KA, Berkowitz SJ. Past the Pandemic: a virtual intervention supporting the well-being of healthcare workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Psychol. 2023;14:1227895. PubMed PMID: 38022930
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association, Member
- National Board of Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor
- International Association for Resiliency and Trauma Counseling, Member, Communications Committee Member
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Psychiatry - Stress, Trauma, Adversity Research, and Treatment (START)1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 4095
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-1669
Specialty Information
Specialties- Psychiatry, Board Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, License (2013)
- National Certified Counselor, Board Certification (2011)
- Registered Yoga Teacher, Certificate (2014)
- Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTYS-F), International Certificate (2023)
- Wellness and Prevention
- Stress Management
- Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
- Mental Health and Behavior
- Mental Health and Behavior - Bereavement
- Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
- Mental Health and Behavior - Panic Disorder
- Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
- Mental Health and Behavior - Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Care Philosophy
My counseling encompasses a humanistic, grounded approach that treats the client as a whole person. I work to help the person uncover and be empowered to use one's own natural resources, strengths, and abilities to cope with whatever he/she is facing. I also understand that we as individuals are impacted by the systems we interact with, and include conversations of power and privilege, intersections of identity, systemic oppression, and culture into building a relationship with clients. I create a safe, calm and open environment that allows one to make connections, explore alternate perspectives, and promote growth and personal wellness in creative and effective ways. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, I incorporate breathing techniques, emotional regulation, meditation and mindfulness into my work with clients. I am certified as a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F), which is an evidence based complementary therapy for complex and developmental PTSD. Thus, I offer a somatic approach to healing, believing that reconnecting to our bodies offers more pathways to recovery by strengthening interoceptive pathways to the brain that involve decision-making, interpersonal effectiveness, trust of self and others, making choices, and taking effective action in our lives. I offer approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and other Gestalt and relational therapies. I work creatively with the person to find one's own form of expression and what works to communicate in the session. I am most effective in working with anxiety, depression, grief, healing from past/childhood trauma, self esteem, relationships, and identity formation and exploration. I also specialize in working with mitigating burnout and occupational stress injury.
My counseling encompasses a humanistic, grounded approach that treats the client as a whole person. I work to help the person uncover and be empowered to use one's own natural resources, strengths, and abilities to cope with whatever he/she is facing. I also understand that we as individuals are impacted by the systems we interact with, and include conversations of power and privilege, intersections of identity, systemic oppression, and culture into building a relationship with clients. I create a safe, calm and open environment that allows one to make connections, explore alternate perspectives, and promote growth and personal wellness in creative and effective ways. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, I incorporate breathing techniques, emotional regulation, meditation and mindfulness into my work with clients. I am certified as a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F), which is an evidence based complementary therapy for complex and developmental PTSD. Thus, I offer a somatic approach to healing, believing that reconnecting to our bodies offers more pathways to recovery by strengthening interoceptive pathways to the brain that involve decision-making, interpersonal effectiveness, trust of self and others, making choices, and taking effective action in our lives. I offer approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and other Gestalt and relational therapies. I work creatively with the person to find one's own form of expression and what works to communicate in the session. I am most effective in working with anxiety, depression, grief, healing from past/childhood trauma, self esteem, relationships, and identity formation and exploration. I also specialize in working with mitigating burnout and occupational stress injury.
Personal Interests
I am passionate about creating a more sustainable world, including building communities of resilience, supporting efforts to disrupt climate change and other forms of systemic oppression. I enjoy board gaming, hiking, yoga, dancing ballet, and spending time with friends and family. I love animals and care for two senior cats.
Public Speaking
Yes
I present on a range of topics including chronic stress, mitigating and preventing burnout, sustainable wellbeing practices, and mindfulness.
I am passionate about creating a more sustainable world, including building communities of resilience, supporting efforts to disrupt climate change and other forms of systemic oppression. I enjoy board gaming, hiking, yoga, dancing ballet, and spending time with friends and family. I love animals and care for two senior cats.
Public Speaking
Yes
I present on a range of topics including chronic stress, mitigating and preventing burnout, sustainable wellbeing practices, and mindfulness.