BIO - GRETCHEN MALLIOS

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with a variety of emotional and mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and traumatic stress. As a Certified EMDR Therapist, I have spent numerous hours studying, applying, and being evaluated in the use of EMDR Therapy techniques. I also study, practice and draw from the Science of Yoga as another pathway to healing for clients. These two areas of practice serve as the foundation of my therapeutic approach; my goal is to faciliate the strengthening of a client's MindBody Connection as a path to healing and wholeness.

Over the course of my professional career, I have developed an expertise in several populations and treatment issues. In 2009, I trained in the identification and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Postpartum Support International. From 2008-2016 I served on the board of San Diego's Postpartum Health Alliance and remain an active supporter of this valuable local organization. From 2015-2016, I had the honor of serving on the California State Task Force for Maternal Mental Health Care. I continue to serve as a Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant on Maternal Mental Health whenever the opportunity or need arises. You can learn more about me and my work on behalf of mental health in the following links: