Education & Experience

I am the founder of Monroe Trauma Healing Center LLC. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania. I graduated with my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA and obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus. I have worked in the human services field for well over a decade, including experience in case management, drug and alcohol treatment and outpatient counseling. I have also served as a Psychology Course Instructor at Penn State University, Berks Campus, and Antonelli Medical and Professional Institute for several years beginning in 2014. In this role, I taught college-level courses in Abnormal Psychology, Case Management, Introduction to Psychology and Social Psychology. I began providing psychotherapy in 2013. I also began serving as a Clinical Supervisor and Department Coordinator in 2017 for T. W. Ponessa and Associates. During my clinical journey, I discovered my passion for working with trauma. I now specialize in the treatment of trauma-related disorders, complex trauma, abuse and attachment issues. I completed my certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in 2018, a Certified EMDR Therapist in 2020, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Level II (Complex Trauma) in 2023. I was also trained by EMDR pioneer, Dr. Ricky Greenwald, in Intensive Trauma-Focused Therapy in 2021. I became an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant in 2023 and an IFS-informed EMDR Certified Practitioner (IIE-BCP) in 2023. Currently, I am working towards certification as an Intensive Trauma-Focused Therapist. Find my website at: www.monroetraumahealing.com