Meet Morgan
Morgan graduated with her Masters Degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis in Mental Health from the Catholic University of America in Washington DC and is a published writer and photojournalist. Morgan is Serenity’s OCD and Anxiety Specialist and is working toward Exposure and Response Prevention Certification. Morgan has received advanced training in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International, in addition to the following trainings:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Advanced EMDR for the Perinatal Population Training
- Institute of Breath and Death Holding Space for Perinatal Loss
- Mindful Self-Compassion and Resiliency
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Theory
- Exposure and Response Prevention Trained (working toward certification).
- EXRP for the perinatal population.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Trained.
- Ethics and Mental Performance coaching.
Morgan is also affiliated with Military Spouse Behavioral Health Clinicians (MSBHC). Morgan has participated in the March for Moms in Washington, DC, and advocated for legislation to benefit mothers on Capitol Hill. Morgan has a special interest in working with those who are experiencing symptoms of OCD and Anxiety including obsessive thought patterns, scary intrusive thoughts, persistent worry, fears, and patterns of excessive doubt. Morgan has worked with many individuals who have debilitating anxiety and OCD and is passionate about helping this population restore peace in their lives.
“I understand how debilitating it can be to live a life riddled with fear and worry. It is my goal to help mothers understand that restoring peace in their lives is not only doable but sustainable. My therapeutic approach is rooted in treating the whole person using Evidence-Based Practices. Much of my approach is rooted in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for treating OCD and Anxiety. ERP is proven to be highly effective in managing and alleviating the symptoms of OCD and anxiety. By working collaboratively with my clients, I aim to help them identify and challenge their negative thought patterns and irrational beliefs. Through targeted exposure and response prevention techniques, we tackle the specific triggers and rituals that perpetuate distress. My own motherhood journey has made me a fierce advocate for women and mothers suffering from the mental health distinctions prevalent in both pregnancy and the postpartum period. Often, these experiences include the nuances of intrusive and obsessive thoughts, fear, panic, perfectionism, worry, comparison, worry, and general anxiety. If you are feeling exhausted with constant worry and anxiety, you are not alone. We were never meant to “just survive,” motherhood. There is healing and hope ahead. I want to help you restore and protect peace in your life again.”
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