About Me
Hello! I’m Lorena. (she, her)
MS, LCPC, RYT – Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified EMDR Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher
I’ve walked (and continue to walk) my own path of healing and personal growth. Your path will look different than mine, but I know what it’s like to do the work.
In conjunction with being a therapist, I’m a trauma informed 200-hour yoga teacher. Currently, I’m in the process of building a heartfelt and confidential online community for therapists everywhere to connect, cultivate a sense of uplifting community, and experience embodied mindfulness and yoga practices designed and themed specifically for mental health therapists.
About Lady
Lady is usually with me in my home office during online and phone sessions, and makes video appearances upon request (if she’s not snoring in the background)!
Lady is a fourteen-year-old Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix cattle dog. Since I’ve made the switch to a completely online practice, most people still request to see her and say hi, and will usually get a tail wag “hello” from her. She’s still a part of sessions, even from my home office!
My Values
Mental health and the basic dignity and safety for all people are inextricably linked. As a trauma therapist and as a human I’m a strong supporter of social justice and human rights and actively advocate for a society that values and supports the rights, safety, and mental and physical wellbeing for all.
My Experience
Before beginning my private practice nine years ago, I worked in the community mental health field for nine years in a variety of settings and capacities with both children and adults and their families. Additionally, I led groups in mental health recovery, substance use recovery and co-occurring (simultaneous mental health and substance use) recovery.
Professional Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- American Counseling Association’s chapter of Counselors for Social Justice
- EMDR International Association
Education, Postgraduate Training & Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Mills College
- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Springfield College
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Nevada
- Fully trained (Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute) and EMDRIA certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Registered 200-hour trauma informed yoga teacher
Contact Me
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