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
-
Women and ADHD
-
Perinatal Mental Health
-
Perimenopause/Menopause
-
Anxiety and OCD
-
Bipolar and Mood Dysregulation
-
Complex Trauma and PTSD
Children’s Mental Health Topics
-
ADHD in Kids
-
Anxiety and Emotional Regulation
-
Developmental Trauma
Law Enforcement & First Responder Education
-
Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
-
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
-
Suicide Risk & Prevention
-
Critical Incident Exposure and Trauma Response
-
Supporting Women in Law Enforcement
-
Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health Awareness
Training Testimonials
"I thoroughly enjoyed Kara's training. Her knowledge and expertise of ADHD was very apparent. From the beginning of the training, I could sense her passion for the subject, and her compassion for women and girls experiencing this was helpful to allow me to better imagine ways I might will engage with my clients. I believe this will help me with my advocacy work as well."
—Katie R., Therapist
"I really found this training interesting and beneficial to my practice. Kara is a great presenter and kept my attention. She engaged the group and provided fantastic resources for after the training as well."
—Emily Weisser, LPC, PMH-C
"Kara had a very warm and approachable presence throughout the training. I walked away with several resources and tools to help support my clients to feel empowered and heard in their perimenopause journey. I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge about this stage of life."
"This training was full of valuable information that will benefit myself and my colleagues as we work in the perinatal realm and are hoping to expand our support to women in this particular season of their lives. I hope to continue to broaden my knowledge on peri/post menopause to not only help validate and support clients through mental health struggles associated with this life transition but also to help in validating the experience of people going through this in my own life. It's surprising that women aren't equipped earlier in life with more information to help prepare them for this transition, so I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise to begin closing that gap."
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:
-
Law & ethics for supervision
-
Boundaries & self-disclosure
-
Promoting confidence & autonomy
-
Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue & burnout
-
Diversity and cultural considerations
-
Supervision in private practice
-
Therapeutic orientation & scope of practice
-
Complex trauma & dissociation
-
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:
-
Perinatal & reproductive mental health
-
Perimenopause & hormonal transitions
-
ADHD in women and neurodivergence
-
Anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma & mood disorders
-
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.
Featured On
Stay Connected
Sign up for monthly updates on upcoming trainings,
CE events, workshops, therapist consultation and resources here (CLICK HERE)