Originally from the Boston area, my undergraduate degree is from UMass Amherst. I received a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A & M Corpus Christi. I currently live with my husband and 3 furry kids in Austin, Tx.
I have worked with clients for over 20 years who seek assistance with things like:
Feeling sad, stressed, angry, easily frustrated, panicked, are experiencing mood swings, have thoughts that seem to stay in your head and only make things worse, or are you having problems in your relationships at work and/or in your personal life? Have you felt like these issues come up over time and do not seem to go away? Or maybe they are new symptoms and you don't know what the problem is and would like a professional to listen and help sort things out? Are you worried about how your mood effects your daily life as well as those at home and/or at work? Have areas of your life like sleep, energy, mood changes been affecting you? If so, I would love to be able to help you navigate through these difficult times. You can also find me on www.psychologytoday.com under search for a provider.
I have worked with teens, college age, adults, seniors, various ethnic groups, and LGBT clients. I use a varying approach to therapy including CBT. CBT is great for changing negative thoughts and behaviors! I enjoy a comfortable and direct approach in order to help people deal with life's challenges.
I am trained and well experienced in EMDR, which can help clients get "unstuck or speed up" therapy. . Not only does EMDR work well in treating what we all know to be traumas such as bullying, childhood abuse, mistreatment, combat issues, assaults or traumatizing accidents, but also works great with "smaller" traumas such as relationship and career losses that impact your daily functioning.
Beginning on the road to seeking help and making changes in yourself or your life can be intimidating and scary! Clients tell me that they appreciate my empathic and down to earth approach, as it helps them to feel more comfortable. Many clients want and appreciate feedback and direction, which I incorporate into my of therapy.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties
TX LPC 12984