Evelyn has done her clinical training in psychotherapy at UCSD Hillcrest in the Department of Reproductive Medicine where therapists collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and other medical professionals to treat a variety of mental health issues for patients and their families. The opportunity to work within the realm of Reproductive Medicine has also allowed Evelyn to advocate for t
he screening and treatment of perinatal and post partum mood and anxiety disorders. Evelyn’s experience as both a nurse and a therapist gives her a unique open-minded perspective in empathetically addressing issues for clients in both short-term and long-term therapy. She has specialized skills working in the areas of trauma, maternal and reproductive mental health, couples in transition, attachment and the pressures facing young adulthood
Areas of Treatment Also Include:
Grief and Loss
Couples Therapy
Pre-Marital Therapy
Anxiety
Depression
Coping with Medical Diagnosis
Domestic Violence
Difficult Life Transitions
Family Conflic
Her practice is influenced by ongoing evidenced based research and training in: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Seeking Safety Trauma Based Therapy among other theories and modalities
