​​​Licenses & Education

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Colorado, #LPC.0022276

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York, #017349

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Naropa University, (Contemplative & Buddhist Psychology)

• B.A. in Chemistry – Bard College

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Long-Term Psychotherapy Trainings & Certifications

These extensive trainings deepen Lila's ability to support clients with complex trauma, neurodivergence, relational challenges, and more.
 

• Certification in Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)
  A parts-based approach grounded in neurobiology, originally designed for DID and personality disorders. Lila adapts this method for neurodivergent individuals with complex PTSD and those who have found traditional therapy ineffective.
   

• Gifted 101 Course
  Training in the latest research, practical tools, and case studies to support gifted individuals across the lifespan.
   

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma
  A body-oriented trauma therapy integrating mindfulness with physical sensations, emotions, and movement. This method has been particularly effective for neurodivergent individuals seeking deeper embodiment and presence.
   

• Intimacy From the Inside Out
  A couples therapy model based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping partners understand and work through relational challenges by exploring their internal dynamics.

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Teaching & Learning Science Trainings

​This section highlights Lila's ongoing development as an educator, deepening her skills in teaching and training other mental health professionals through evidence-based, learner-centered methods.

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• Transforming Health Care Education: The Science of Learning and Art of Teaching - Harvard University
  A rigorous program exploring how people learn and how to teach effectively—especially in today's digitally distracted landscape. Topics include neuroplasticity, student motivation, instructional design, and strategies to enhance long-term learning. Participants complete a real-world teaching project as a capstone.
   

• Clinical Supervision I: Fundamental Principles and Theories for Mental Health Professionals - Noeticus Center for Professional Development
  A comprehensive 15-hour specialized training focused on the theoretical foundations and ethical frameworks of clinical supervision. Led by Dr. Ryan Kennedy, this course covers the essential models of counselor development, supervisory relationship dynamics, and best practices for mentoring mental health professionals.

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Specialized & Adjunctive Trainings

Shorter yet impactful trainings that refine Lila's skills in specific therapeutic approaches.
 

• Sensorimotor for Couples
   

• Sensorimotor for Autism
   

• PDA North America Level 1 Training Program
   

• Fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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Psychotherapy-Adjacent Trainings

These additional trainings enrich Lila's therapeutic work with mindfulness-based and social meditation approaches.

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• Restorative Facilitator Training – Naropa University
   

• Authentic Relating Facilitator Trainer Training – The Connection Institute
   

• Authentic Relating Facilitator Training – The Connection Institute
   

• Mindfulness Meditation Instructor Training (Level 2) – Naropa University
   

• Mindfulness Meditation Instructor Training (Level 1) – Shambhala Mountain Center
   

• 200hr Yoga Teacher Training – The Little Yoga Studio
   

• Social Meditation Instructor Training – Denver Shambhala Center

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Professional Memberships

Active participation in professional organizations supports Lila's continued growth and connection within the counseling field.​

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• American Counseling Association (ACA)
   

• Colorado Counseling Association (CCA)