Over 10 Years experience working as a Therapist in Tucson
As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, Serena believes connection, hope, and resilience are the cornerstones for healing. Serena specializes in working with children, families, and couples who have experienced challenges related to attachment, relationships, and trauma.
My Experience
As A Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC-19942
Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E®)
MS in Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University, 2015
BS in Family Studies and Human Development
University of Arizona, 2007
Member of the American Counseling Association
Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Clinician and Supervisor
Trauma Focused CBT
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics - Level 1
Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 1
As A Consultant
Endorsed as a Reflective Consultant for Arizona Alliance for Infant and Toddler Mental Health (AzAIMH)
Endorsed as a Reflective Consultant for the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health (AllianceIMH)
Conducted Trainings for state and regional agencies on the following topics:
Assessing and Understanding the Parent-Child Relationship
Attachment in the Classroom
Bringing Trauma Informed Care to Schools
Connecting with Parents: Understanding the Unique Needs of Parents and Caregivers
Impact of Parental Trauma on the Parent-Child Relationship
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Mindfulness and Compassion in Parent-Child Relationships
Play Based Interventions
Promoting Resilience in the Parent-Child Relationship
Reflective Practice
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Classrooms
Trauma Informed Self-Care & Resilience
Trauma-Related Behaviors & Intervention in Childhood - For Clinicians and Educators
When Goodbye is Forever: Grief and Loss