About Me
Professional Career
I have over 18 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, children and adolescents with a wide range of presenting problems. I began my career in the mental health field working in an inpatient psychiatric facility. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas in 2005. I moved to California right after graduation to provide therapy in an under served county in Northern California. I provided therapy to children in the school system, individual counseling with adults, parenting groups, in-home family therapy and provided support services during medication appointments with psychiatrist. In 2010 I moved back to Texas in preparation of starting my own family and to be near my aging parents. I tailor my therapeutic approach based on the needs of my clients. I readily use a variety of therapies including Family systems, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Brief therapy, Person- Centered therapy, and Solution focused. I believe that you have to meet people where they are in life. The more accepting that you are of others, the easier it is to understand where they are coming from. I believe that people are more open and less defensive when they don’t feel judged.
Specialties: Marriage/ Relationship issues, Family conflict, Parenting, Coping skills, Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Gay/Lesbian issues, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Non-binary transition issues, Oppositional Defiance, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Past Trauma and Women's Issues.
Interests/Hobbies: I love being near the water as it has a calming effect. I love spending my free time at the pool with my family and go on at least 1-2 beach vacations a year. My latest hobby has been backyard D.I.Y projects. I am hoping to turn my backyard into my own private retreat one day.