Education and Credentials

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) in Colorado.

In May of 2022, I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the CACREP-accredited counseling program at the University of North Texas. In addition to completing 60 credits of coursework throughout graduate school, I completed a 100-hour practicum in counseling and a 600-hour internship in counseling.

Experience & Qualifications

Advanced Training

RUSH University Medical Center - Narrative Exposure Therapy for Perinatal Populations

October 2024

Narrative Exposure Therapy Fundamentals and Advanced Practice Skills for Perinatal Clients. NET is a trauma-focused therapeutic intervention beneficial for those navigating trauma and PTSD within the perinatal period.

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy- Caring for PAL Patients- Guidance for Rainbow Clinic Providers

February 2024

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy’s training on supporting clients navigating pregnancy after loss.

Postpartum Support International - Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

August 2021

Postpartum Support International’s 2-Day Certificate of Completion Program as part of PSI’s Certification in Perinatal Mental Health.

Postpartum Support International - Perinatal Mental Health Advanced Psychotherapy Training

August 2021

Advanced training required for PSI’s Certification in Perinatal Mental Health

Columbia University Medical Center, Neonatal Comfort Care Program - Next-Level Perinatal Palliative Care Training Course

September 2021

The Next-Level Comfort Care Training is a three-day intensive training of didactic presentations, practical application, training, role-plays, and Q&A sessions intended to provide an overview of the methods, elements, and strategies needed to cover all aspects of perinatal palliative care and create a comprehensive palliative care plan for the entire perinatal team.

Resolve Through Sharing - Perinatal Death & Bereavement Training

December 2021

Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) Bereavement Training: Perinatal Death is a comprehensive 2-day training known worldwide as the "Gold Standard" in bereavement education.

Professional Career

Professional Experience

Cornerstone Christian Counseling, Community Liaison, February 2025 - Present

Cornerstone Christian Counseling, Counselor, March 2024 - Present

Victoria Renken Counseling, Owner and Therapist, 2023-2024

Irving Bible Church, Women’s Operations Coordinator, 2022-present

Women’s Center of Tarrant County, Intern, 2021-2022

University of North Texas, Counseling Practicum, 2021

Center for Discovery, Counselor II, 2020-2021

EDCare, Administrative Assistant, 2018-2019

CeDAR at UCHealth, Intake and Access Coordinator/Substitute Recovery Coach, 2017-2018

Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Recovery Coach, 2017-2018

Monte Nido and Affiliates, Recovery Coach, 2016-2017

Professional Memberships

Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance

"PLIDA’s mission is to promote the highest quality of consistent evidence-based perinatal bereavement care for all families who experience the death of a baby. We express this mission through professional continuing education, the establishment of position statements and practice guidelines, unified responses to issues in the media or legislation, and by creating a network for professionals to share questions, resources, insight, and support."

Learn more about PLIDA here.

Postpartum Support International

"The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide."

Learn more about Postpartum Support International here.