I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with more than 15 years of clinical experience working directly with the community in different settings including inpatient hospital, universities and private practice. I have experience in helping people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in this process to create the changes you are seeking. I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful and effective tool for change!
I am a native Texan, a first generation American, a mother of three children and way too many animals!! My passions include reading historical fiction, traveling, supporting environmental causes, and spending time in nature (sometimes with my kids!!)
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy