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Navigating Motherhood, Identity, and Uncertainty: A Conversation with Dr. Ingrid Nkongho
Navigating change—whether new parenthood, shifting identities, or major life decisions—can feel both profound and disorienting. Ingrid Nkongho, PsyD helps individuals move through these transitions with clarity, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.
Welcoming Courtney O’Brien, PhD to Seleni’s Clinical Advisory Board
Clinical psychologist and PMH-C certified specialist Dr. Courtney O’Brien joins the Seleni Institute’s Clinical Advisory Board. In this Q&A, she shares insights on infertility, pregnancy loss, integrated behavioral health care, and the evolving landscape of perinatal mental health.
Welcoming Solimar Santiago-Warner, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C to Seleni’s Clinical Advisory Board
We’re honored to welcome Solimar Santiago-Warner, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C to Seleni’s Clinical Advisory Board! A nationally recognized expert in perinatal mental health, reproductive loss, and palliative care, she brings over 15 years of clinical, academic, and systems-level expertise to our team.
Meet Patricia Harteneck, PhD: Therapy for Reproductive Transitions, Anxiety, and Emotional Overwhelm
Patricia Harteneck, PhD shares her approach to therapy, her work supporting individuals through reproductive and life transitions, and what prospective patients can expect when beginning treatment at the Seleni Institute.
Get to Know Isabella Cuellar, LMHC: Guiding Clients Through Change with Mindfulness and Care
Isabella Cuellar, LMHC helps adults and couples move through change with compassion, curiosity, and calm. Her integrative approach combines mindfulness, evidence-based therapies, and a deep belief in self-compassion. Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.
Welcoming Shawna Vernisie to Our Clinical Advisory Board
We’re excited to welcome Shawna Vernisie to Seleni’s Clinical Advisory Board! Shawna is a leader in creative arts therapy and maternal-infant mental health, supporting families through music, connection, and trauma-informed care.