Helping Therapists Help Women Thrive
Mental Health Training, Continuing Education and Consultation for Therapists & Professionals
You became a therapist to make a difference—but let’s be honest, grad school didn’t cover everything. If you work with women navigating ADHD, trauma, anxiety, or hormonal transitions, you may feel underprepared for the complexities of their needs. That’s where we come in.
Kara Cruz Training & Consultation offers focused training and continuing education designed specifically for mental health professionals who serve women and families. From ADHD to perinatal and perimenopausal mental health, our trainings provide practical tools, research-backed interventions, and insight you can immediately apply in your sessions.
Better training means better care—for your clients and for yourself.
Training dates and times listed are Pacific Time/California Time Zone. Please check time zone when registering.
CE approved events are clearly identified. If listed as "pending", it is not yet approved. Must attend entire, live event to earn CE credit.
Continuing Education (CEs) offered by Kara Cruz Training & Consultation a DBA of Kara Cruz Psychotherapy & Wellness.
Upcoming Live Trainings for Therapists
Continuing Education and Training for Therapists, Healing & Helping Professionals
We offer clinical training designed around real-world issues for mental health professionals, healers, helpers and first responders, including continuing education for psychotherapists and STC approved courses for law enforcement, corrections and probation personnel.
Contact Kara to inquire about private trainings or continuing education events for groups of 10 or more at your group practice, agency or organization.
Women's Mental Health Topics
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Women and ADHD
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Perimenopause/Menopause
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Anxiety and OCD
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Bipolar and Mood Dysregulation
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Complex Trauma and PTSD
Children’s Mental Health Topics
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ADHD in Kids
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Anxiety and Emotional Regulation
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Developmental Trauma
Law Enforcement & First Responder Education
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Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Suicide Risk & Prevention
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Critical Incident Exposure and Trauma Response
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Supporting Women in Law Enforcement
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health Awareness
Free Monthly Event for Clinical Supervisors
Supervisors Support Circle
Whether you're new to supervising or an experienced clinical leader, this free monthly consultation call is a space to grow, connect, and stay compliant.
Each month, we cover:
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Law & ethics for supervision
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Boundaries & self-disclosure
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Promoting confidence & autonomy
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Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue & burnout
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Diversity and cultural considerations
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Supervision in private practice
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Therapeutic orientation & scope of practice
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Complex trauma & dissociation
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Plus Q&A and peer support!
Includes worksheets, video library access, and
live discussions with other supervisors.
1:1 Clinical Consultation & Supervision
Kara offers individual consultation, coaching and supervision for licensed therapists, associates, and interns. Topics include:
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Perinatal & reproductive mental health
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Perimenopause & hormonal transitions
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ADHD in women and neurodivergence
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Anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma & mood disorders
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Coaching on diversifying income streams and creating programs/services outside of the therapy chair
Also offering supervision for MFT, MSW, and PCC interns/associates in California.
Meet Kara Cruz
MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Hi, I’m Kara—a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping women reconnect with their inner spark and create meaningful emotional wellness. I specialize in reproductive and hormonal mental health, trauma recovery, and ADHD in women.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy emphasis) and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and use mindfulness-based interventions, polyvagal and somatic approaches, CBT, DBT, and IFS-informed care.
I’ve done my own healing work and deeply believe in the power of nervous system regulation, connection, and compassionate care. Through training and consultation, I support therapists in deepening their clinical skills and creating sustainable, heart-led practices.
Reach out to inquire about custom workshops, speaking engagements, or private trainings.
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