I became interested in counseling through my own recovery from addiction. Thirty -four years ago, with seven years in my own recovery, I became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I worked in the office of a psychiatrist as a counselor for his patients with addictions. I soon realized that in many cases the addiction and abuse of substances was a symptom of other mental and psychological problems. So in 2000 I went back to school for a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
I have worked in physician's offices, non profit agencies, day treatment programs, and with the courts in Harris County in diversion programs with offenders. I am experienced in many approaches, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, solution focused and trauma recovery. I view my clients as experts about their problem based struggles and simply offer my experience and knowledge in working to find a path to recovery together. I am accepting of different life-style choices and a liberal thinker.
If you are ready to begin your journey, I would be honored to accompany you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Infidelity, Jealousy, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 20009
TX LMFT 200958
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Shirley made me feel comfortable right away and has helped me discover new things about myself.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Shirley is a great listener and really empathic.
She has helped me in so many ways.
I’m happy I’ve found her.
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Shirley has been extremely helpful shedding light on issues that I’ve struggled with for many years and with other therapists. She has also given me the space and comfort level to open up about tough subjects. I’m very grateful for having the opportunity to work with her.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Great listener. Thank you for being a huge support to my mental health.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coaching
Shirley is wonderful! She helped me work through some pretty tough issues with my marital struggles and helped me deal with my grief when my Dad passed. I am so grateful for Shirley
Written on Dec 29, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
My Counselor actually surprised me! I had never had a Counselor do a face to face virtual appointment. Shirley does a great job at discerning the actual high points of where I was coming from. I think she would be a great Counselor for most folks. I really love how she zeroed in on issues in me that I really didn’t see myself.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes