ABOUT PSYCHOLOGIST, CARMEN

Pronouns: She/her

Carmen is a compassionate and client-centered therapist who works collaboratively with individuals to support meaningful and lasting change. With experience across neurodiversity, mental health, and youth work, she provides a warm and non-judgmental approach tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

As a psychologist in a clinical setting, Carmen values creating a safe and respectful environment where clients feel understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Clients often describe Carmen as calm and genuine. She is known for helping clients feel comfortable while also encouraging growth, accountability, and self-understanding.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Professional Psychology, Deakin University
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Deakin University
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Texas at El Paso

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• AHPRA Registration – PSY0002711214
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Carmen is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). As a psychologist in clinical practice, Carmen adheres to the ethical and professional standards set by the Psychology Board ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care in her practice as a psychologist.

Therapeutic Approach

Carmen believes therapy should be collaborative, individualised, and strengths-focused. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that each person has the capacity for growth and change when provided with the right support, tools, and environment. Carmen collaborates with parents/caregivers and support networks to ensure clients receive comprehensive care and have the support to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Carmen utilises a range of evidence-based modalities depending on client needs and presentation, including:

Experience and Interests

Carmen’s professional background includes experience working with adolescents and adults across a variety of settings, including neurodiversity, mental health, behavioural support, offending behaviour, schools, and extensive collaboration with Out of Home Care agencies. Carmen has also conducted cognitive assessments for individuals presenting with learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental concerns, assisting in the identification of cognitive strengths and support needs to inform intervention and treatment planning.

Areas of Interest:

Carmen has particular clinical interests in:

• Adult/teenage Anxiety
• Neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism)
• Executive function difficulties
• School/learning difficulties
• Parenting/behaviour challenges
• Addiction and substance use support
• Trauma/Attachment
• Emotional regulation and anger management
• Identity and low self-esteem
• Depression and other Mood Disorders
• Stress management and burnout
• Personal growth and wellbeing
• Psychotic disorders
• Personality disorders

Personal Passions

Outside of clinical practice, Carmen enjoys travel, fitness, music, hiking, nature, and yoga. She also values continuous learning and development, both personally and professionally.