Welcome to The Phoenix Doula, a practice that is full spectrum, evidence based and believes that each person needs to have an advocate.
I’m Cat, and I’m the founder. Birth work found me and I love to help expecting individuals learn about their body, their pregnancy and have a doula on their side during birth.
Our practice believes birth is not just a beginning—it's a transformation. The Phoenix Doula provides compassion, knowledge, and unwavering support.
I am a trauma involved informed doula, and I hold space for each person’s story.
Whether you're birthing your first child or your fifth, I'm here to help you feel seen, safe, and powerful through every contraction, breath, and beginning.
Hi, I’m Cat (she/they/ella).
I am the founder of The Phoenix Doula and it is my passion brought to life.
I’m a DONA International trained Birth Doula, ICEA trained Birth Educator, Planned Parenthood trained Pregnancy Options Educator, and Sex Educator.
I became a birth doula after the birth of my son, Asher. After a complicated birth full of unpleasent health issues, and an early delivery followed by a NICU stay; I knew I had to help others. Our health system is overwhelmed and I needed a doula on my side during that time. So, I became what wished I had.
Outside of birthwork, I’m usually chasing joy in the everyday: walking trails with my partner Morgan (he/they), laughing at my two goofy dogs, Meeka and Jax, and soaking in the little moments of stillness and sunlight. And of course keeping up with my toddler.
I’m a nature girl at heart with a soft spot for Carolina Jasmine, finding rivers to dip my toes in and being in outside any chance I get. If we’re ever on a walk together, don’t be surprised if I try to guess your zodiac sign or ask to read tarot for you.
I’m also fiercely committed to equity and justice.I believe birthwork is activism.
As a queer person and an ally, I center inclusive, affirming care. Black Lives Matter. Reproductive justice matters. Every birthing person deserves dignity, safety, and joy—no exceptions.
Whether you’re preparing to give birth, navigating postpartum, or just looking for someone to walk with you on this journey, I’m here. With warmth, without judgment, and with deep reverence for your story.
Why Hire a Doula?
Because everyone deserves care that honors their whole story—and their whole self.
I’m a white, queer, trauma-informed doula. I came to this work through my own birth experience—becoming a mother to my son, Asher, was one of the most transformative moments of my life. That transformation stirred something in me, and since then, I’ve been committed to showing up for birthing people in a way that centers safety, autonomy, and dignity.
But I don’t believe support is one-size-fits-all.
I recognize that I move through this work with privilege—and that the systems surrounding birth have not, and still do not, serve all people equitably. Black and Brown birthing people face disproportionate risks in pregnancy and childbirth. LGBTQ+ and trans parents often experience care that is invalidating or unsafe. Survivors of trauma frequently encounter providers who are not trained to support them through it.
As a doula, I am not here to save anyone. I am here to listen, to learn, and to hold space for your experience, not impose my own.
Hiring a doula means you have someone who:
Supports your decisions without judgment
Helps you advocate for what you want and need
Understands trauma and how it may shape your experience
Creates a space where your identity is affirmed—not questioned
Respects the power and wisdom you already hold
My practice is grounded in a commitment to reproductive justice, birth equity, and community care. I’m continuously learning from BIPOC leaders, queer birthworkers, and families who have trusted me to walk alongside them. I aim to create spaces where you feel supported, not silenced—where you are seen in your fullness, not asked to shrink.
Your birth is yours. You deserve to move through it with support, with power, and with people who believe in your right to be heard.
And if it feels right, I’d be honored to be one of those people.