Our Nurturing Mamas Network Team
Felicia Hurst MS, LPC-S, PMH-C
Felicia Hurst, the founder of Nurturing Mamas Network, is a licensed professional counselor with advanced post-master’s degree certification in perinatal mental health. She has extensive advanced training and knowledge in serving families who may be dealing with the emotional and relational struggles that may accompany infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and more.
In January of 2022 Felicia launched The Training Institute through Nurturing Mamas Network where she brings quality trainings, from well trained and knowledgeable professionals, to clinicians world wide.
Felicia is a wife and mother to two rambunctious little girls and the most precious baby boy. Felicia enjoys spending time outside with her husband, cooking, gardening, preserving, reading and homeschooling.
Rebekah Knight CD(DONA)
Rebekah is an executive assistant and a certified birth doula at Nurturing Mamas Network. She has a bachelor's in psychology and hopes to continue her education in that field. She is a wife, mother of two boys, and two bonus children. In her free time, she enjoys homeschooling, kayaking and karaoke parties with her family. Rebekah says “I am excited to be part of a team that cares so much for women and families”.
Pam Stout BSN, MPH, IBCLC
As far back as high school in Singapore, Pam knew she wanted a degree in the health field. She finished her BSN in Nursing and completed her Masters in Health Education at Loma Linda University in CA.
She has worked in many capacities in the nursing field. Her main focus has been in Obstetrics. She has worked as a staff nurse in L&D, Mother baby and Special Care nursery. She became Lamaze certified and taught childbirth classes. She has been nurse manager at 2 hospitals and interim Director (COO) of another in Dayton OH. As a perinatal nurse Educator, she has written several Mom and Baby care booklets for hospitals and orientation manuals for OB staff. She helped with the education for Baby Friendly Hospital certifications. She became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2010 and worked with moms and babies in the inpatient and outpatient settings and developed an entire lactation program for a new hospital.
In 2013 she was awarded Ohio Nurse of the year from March of Dimes in Woman’s Centering for her work on developing a Postpartum Depression support program called Many Shades of Blue in the Miami Valley region.
“Working here at Nurturing Mamas Network is an extension of my dreams to help moms and babies start that dance together to help make breastfeeding a success.”
Dr. Carmen Jones, ND
Dr. Carmen Jones is from Whitebead, Oklahoma and is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She attended Cornell University for her undergraduate education, George Warren Brown School of Social Work for her Master’s Degree, and and graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine with her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who enjoys sharing her passion for natural and holistic medicine.
Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C
Amy is a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network, a psychotherapist and mother of two young boys who is passionate about supporting parents as they adjust to the physical, mental, emotional, and relational changes that a new little one can bring. Amy has completed Advanced Perinatal Mental Health training and Certification through Postpartum Support International (PSI), is a Certified HSP-Knowledgeable Therapist, and is also Certified as an Ecotherapist, empowering her to bring nature-based mindfulness skills to parents. Amy has a private practice in San Diego, Inner Nature Therapy, and is the creator of Highly Sensitive Parenthood, an online resource center for Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents and children.
Bina Bird, MA, LMFT-S, PMH-C
Bina is a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. With over 15 years of experience, Bina has seen a wide range of clients within the focus of women’s mental health. She has attended basic and advanced trainings through PSI, the Postpartum Stress Center, and is Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She is trained and knowledgeable in serving families who may be dealing with the emotional and relational struggles that may accompany infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and more. In addition to training and seeing clients, Bina provides supervision to LMFT associates.
On a personal note, she enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her husband and 3 children.
Stephanie Pearce, LCSW, PMH-C, CGP
Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilities a private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss across the life span, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.
Ms. Pearce is a certified EMDR therapist, a certified perinatal mental health professional & a certified grief informed professional. She is passionate about participating in ongoing learning & is currently pursuing Brainspotting certification, as well as Thanatology professional certification.
She enjoys working with students in the academic environment. Ms. Pearce also works as an adjunct instructors through Grand Canyon University, as well as supporting students in their social work field work programs through Marywood University.
Stephanie enjoys hiking with her family including an energetic rescue dog. She is a lifelong NY Jets & Mets fan.
Dr. Nikki Massey-Hastings, PsyD, LCP, PMH-C
Dr. Nikki Massey-Hastings, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional who specializes in pediatrics, families, couples and trainer with Nurturing Mamas Network. She is especially interested in the process of family formation. Dr. Massey-Hastings is the owner and clinical director of a boutique group psychology practice, AMANI Clinical Services, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Her clinical work centers on treating mental health challenges which occur throughout the family life cycle, including problems common to children, parents, and their families. She is passionate about, and extensively treats, complex developmental trauma. Dr. Massey-Hastings is the Clinical Director and creator of the Clinical Training Program at AMANI Clinical Services and is dedicated to supervising trainees. She provides pediatric and adult neuropsychological assessments with an emphasis on whole-person conceptualization. Dr. Massey-Hastings has presented trainings and talks domestically and internationally, and is internationally awarded by the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology. She received the Illinois School of Psychology's Distinguished Alumni Award. She consults for the Ilula Orphan Program (IOP) in Tanzania and travels to the IOP Center frequently with the long-term goal of bringing consistent mental health services to the orphaned and impoverished children of the Ilula region, and the adults that serve them. Dr. Massey-Hastings has 2 biological children and helped raise her niece. She loves spending time with her "hubby," children, and 3 huskies travelling, hiking, sailing, and dogsledding.
Ashley Lingerfelt M.S., LPC, PMH-C
Ashley S. Lingerfelt is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in infant, early childhood, and perinatal mental health and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. She is the clinical director and founder of Playtime Therapy of Georgia, LLC, and serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Chapter of Postpartum Support International as the perinatal mental health subject matter expert for the state. Ashley has been featured in articles for New York Times Parenting, The Washington Post, Romper, Good Housekeeping, and is published in “Nature-Based Play and Expressive Therapies: Interventions for Working Children, Teens, and Families” (Courtney, Langley, Wonders, Heiko, and LaPiere, 2022). Ashley is a mother of two young children and several happy pets.
Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C
Lauren Tetenbaum is a therapist, working parent coach whose mission is to build community and connection, particularly among and on behalf of women and mothers, and a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network. A licensed social worker since 2011 now in private practice, Lauren spent a decade in the legal industry supporting individuals facing various life transitions, including new parent lawyers and immigrants. A first-generation American herself, Lauren practiced immigration law at top global firms in the UK and US before transitioning to roles managing professional development and pro bono programs. Lauren currently uses her experience, empathy, and emotional intelligence to empower young adults, millennials, parents, and professionals via support groups and individual counseling. She is a proud parent of two children (born in 2016 and 2018) and resides outside her native New York City. Lauren is intensively trained in perinatal mental health and in Eve Rodksy’s Fair Play, a system designed to alleviate the maternal mental load and enhance gender equity in the home and in society. She is actively involved in numerous efforts benefitting at-risk families in her area and abroad, including as a mentor with The Mom Project (for whom she’s been a keynote speaker at their annual summit attended by thousands of mothers and employers) and as the leader of various fundraising initiatives for underserved women. She is regularly featured on women’s issues media platforms like Hello Postpartum, Robyn: Parental Wellness, Working Momkind, and Working Mom Hour, is a contributing author to the book Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success, and is featured in the book Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work. Lauren has been a panelist and led workshops for a wide range of businesses/law firms, nonprofits, and professional associations including 2020 Mom, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Chipper Cash, Clifford Chance, Cleary Gottlieb, Flywire, Manolo Blahnik, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Morrison Foerster, the New York State Bar Association, Optum-UnitedHealth Group, PepsiCo, the Preeclampsia Foundation, Quinn Emanuel, Renaissance, Scotiabank, Skadden, Spotify, and Union Square Play. Lauren holds a BA (magna cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Social Work from New York University, and a Juris Doctor from the Cardozo School of Law. She received advanced training in maternal mental health from the Seleni Institute and Postpartum Support International and studied “Motherhood and Work: Challenges and Opportunities” at Stanford University. Lauren is a certified facilitator and trainer of the Fair Play Method in partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media company, a role through which she teaches executives and other mental health professionals.
Dr. Elsa Rojas-Ashe, PhD
Dr. Elsa Rojas-Ashe, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. In addition to being a trainer for Nurturing Mamas Network, she is a psychologist in private practice and is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Medical School working in both the Women’s Wellness Clinic and the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) team.
Dr. Rojas began working in perinatal mental health early in her training and career, and her passion for this work continues. She most often works with individuals working to build their family, including those who have suffered pregnancy losses or infertility, as well as individual coping in the aftermath of a difficult or traumatic birth. In her work with both pregnant and new moms, Dr. Rojas strives to balance creating a nurturing and validating space with given people concrete skills and tools to help them make positive changes in the direction of their life worth living.
Helena Vissing, MS, PsyD, PMH-C
Helena Vissing is a Licensed Psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). In addition to being a trainer at Nurturing Mamas Network, she is in private practice in California. She practices psychodynamic and trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Dr. Vissing is experienced as Adjunct faculty at several graduate institutions, including Reiss-Davis Graduate School, Antioch University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She also has experience offering consultations and trainings for perinatal providers. She has published book chapters and articles on the topic of the psychology of motherhood. Dr. Vissing has written a book on her somatic and psychodynamic model for treatment of trauma in the Perinatal Period titled Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Trauma Treatment for Perinatal Mental Health (Routledge). She has done psychodynamic training at the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles and the Saturday Center for Psychotherapy. She is also host on the New Books in Psychoanalysis podcast and on the editorial board of the International Journal of Body Psychotherapy.
Lauren Abdill, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Lauren is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York. She is the owner of Daylight Counseling Services, a private practice where she supports women and birthing people through perinatal loss and trauma. Lauren practices from a feminist theoretical orientation and utilizes a combination of EMDR and IFS in her clinical work with clients. She is currently working toward her Doctorate of Social Work at Rutgers University. Lauren is the proud mom of a rambunctious toddler and co-hosts a podcast about Taylor Swift.