Dr. Self received her Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego, California. She has trained in a variety of clinical and forensic settings. Dr. Self has volunteered an extensive amount of time with veteran organizations. 

She is passionate about treating individuals struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety and chronic pain (including pelvic pain and fibromyalgia). She has been trained to provide therapy utilizing several treatment modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). 

Dr. Self strongly believes in assisting clients in overcoming their struggles by helping them build on their preexisting personal strengths and resiliency.