Hi, I’m Dr. Cammy!

I'm Dr. Cammy, founder of Bliss in Being. Over the years, I've helped thousands of individuals and couples break free from the toxic hold of self-doubt, constant worry, and low mood to create a path to joy and fulfillment. My role is to collapse the time it takes you to rise from the depths of stress to the heights of success.

I understand the journey personally. As a recovering perfectionist with a history of anxiety and a dash of obsessive-compulsive disorder, I spent years seeking ways to quiet my racing mind and calm my panicking body. I convinced myself that once I reached certain milestones, the anxiety and rituals would disappear. When I finally "arrived" at my ultimate destination, my anxiety actually worsened, and the rituals consumed more of my day. I even developed chronic lower stomach pain that doctors dismissed as "all in my head."

Despite trying everything—meditation, journaling, exercise, therapy—nothing gave me lasting relief. I questioned if something was fundamentally wrong with me. That's when I decided to become my own healer, combining my professional training with personal discoveries. Today, I am living proof that recovery is possible—transitioning from surviving with unrelenting mind-body anxiety to thriving with a calm body and clear mind. I wake up every morning bright-eyed and excited to show up 100% for my clients, partnering as a gentle guide who listens attentively to your desires while providing resources and feedback to make your journey to bliss as smooth as possible.

Beyond My Practice

I'm a San Francisco transplant from Boston who married the yin to my yang. I'm the proud mama to two little cats and a dog: Fenjoon (our Kinkalow-Munchkin), Duchess (our Scottish Straight Ear), and Marjorie (our Beagle). I love running (falling off-and-on that wagon quite often), and my music tastes are best described as: "Sad man with a guitar."

Published Works

As an author, I've written two books that extend my therapeutic approach beyond the office. My Amazon bestseller "Healing Trauma Together" provides couples with practical tools and strategies for building resilient, trauma-informed partnerships, offering actionable guidance for improving communication, fostering resilience, and creating safe, supportive relationships. My second book, "Meditations: A Guided Journal for Women," complements my holistic healing philosophy, which is deeply rooted in my personal experiences and professional practice of connecting across differences to help clients navigate their paths toward freedom and happiness.

Professional Background

As a fellowship-trained medical family therapist, Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, and EMDR therapist with a passion for continuous learning, I create highly customized healing experiences for each client. My approach combines evidence-based treatments like EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy with unique support systems, including between-session coaching and integrated mind-body healing.

Today, I'm proud to offer a comprehensive suite of healing approaches:

Trauma recovery and PTSD treatment
Couples therapy with specialized programs like Fair Play
Innovative treatments for medically unexplained symptoms
Cutting-edge options like Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

What is my educational background?

2017

University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Postdoctoral Fellowship Family Medicine Faculty
Focus: Interprofessional, trauma-informed primary care

2016

Postdoctoral Fellowship Medical Family Therapy
Advanced Specialization - Medical Family Therapy
Focus: Functional neurological disorders in primary care

2015

University of Connecticut
PhD, Human Development and Family Studies
Focus: Psychosocial resilience during chronic illness

2012

University of Connecticut
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy
Focus: Couple and family recovery from PTSD

2010

Catholic University
MA General Psychology
Focus: Trauma and the brain-gut connection

2007

Boston College
Human Development and English
Focus: Community counseling for sexual trauma

What is my clinical training?

2025

Fair Play Certified Facilitator
Fair Play Life Focus: Evidence-based system for creating equity and balance in partnerships

2025

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Journey Clinical Focus: Integration of ketamine therapy with trauma treatment

2023

EMDR Consultant
EMDR International Association
Focus: Training trauma-informed therapists in individual and couple healing

2018

EMDR Certified Therapist
Focus: Individual and couple recovery from PTSD; Medically unexplained symptoms; functional neurological disorders; psychogenic seizures

2016

AAMFT Nationally Approved Supervisor
Focus: Trauma therapy; EMDR; Medical Family Therapy

Progress

Neurolinguistic Programming Master
iNLP Center
Focus: Trauma-informed medical therapy family therapy

Progress

Advanced Hypnosis Practitioner
iNLP Center
Focus: Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of complex PTSD

How are you feeling today?

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships or fulfillment, Dr. Cammy can help.