Hi again! I’m Renata Cameron. Mom of two, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and long-time dreamer turned creator and facilitator of Milestone’s Mommy + Me.
After a decade of specializing in children and adolescents, I became a mom. Everything I thought I knew about myself, my world and what to expect turned upside down and inside out. As a result, I searched but ultimately failed to find the type of “mommy and me” support group that I wanted/needed, so I decided to create one.
In truth, my mission with Milestones is simple.
As a mom, I feel EVERY mom needs support after a baby and I want to make sure you never have to mom alone. As a therapist, I want to help you navigate the complexities of your new role and empower you in the hard parts. That’s why these groups are centered around you. I want to ensure you have a place to connect with people who “get it,” and an opportunity to feel seen, heard, and “sane” again.
In case you were hoping to find out more about the mom behind the idea…
I’m a San Diegan, born and raised. The ocean is my happy place, cheese is my obsession, and hummingbirds are my spirit animals.
I’m married to the most caring + creative person I know. We met at San Diego State University where I received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. In search of adventure, I bought a cowboy hat and moved to Texas for graduate school (the future hubs followed). Fueled by coffee and Kolaches, I received a master’s in Family Therapy from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. We have two wild boys that provide our lives with a daily dose of joy and madness.
{Professional Lens}
Eight years of higher education, three years of supervision, and two licensing exams later, I earned the title of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A decade-long journey I look back fondly on… especially now that it’s over.
As a therapist, I completely nerd out over the brain (view my biggest influencers on my resources page HERE).
As a result, I quickly grew to appreciate the importance and impact of childhood experiences. This lens and passion guided my work with 100s of families. Moreover, this viewpoint switched my therapeutic focus from that a treatment modality to a wellness or Prevention-Early Intervention (PEI) approach. This desire to support families before clinically necessary, coupled with my transition into motherhood, produced the realization that “supporting mamas is the key to saving humanity,” and birthed the creation of Milestones Mommy and Me. (View my professional work history HERE)
{Long story short}
I’m a mama on a mission to bring together and empower other moms. I’m determined to ensure your experience and needs as a mother and woman receive equal attention and consideration. I believe wholeheartedly in the importance of these groups for all new moms (or second+ moms with a new little) so much that I’m making this the sole focus of my private practice. I’m beyond excited to bring this unique group experience to San Diego moms. Thank you for considering me. I’d be honored to be a part of your journey.
