About

Hello!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently practicing in Texas. I received my dual Masters' degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Social Work and Human Development and Family Studies in 2007 and my LCSW in 2011. I have 6 years of experience working in the medical and mental health fields. Working in the hospital setting allowed me to collaborate with patients and family members going through crisis situations and support them through the medical system which is often chaotic and confusing. Trauma is often experienced, not only by the patient, but also the family members that are along for the ride. From preterm delivery and admission to the NICU to life altering diagnoses in the clinic, I have walked with patients and family members through the lows and celebrated with them through the highs.

My therapy approach is strongly based on the belief that in order for there to be a successful therapeutic outcome you and I must first build a strong rapport and sense of trust. From there, we can utilize several modalities depending on the your specific situation such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Clients I have worked with have experienced anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and life changing situations.

I believe it takes humility and courage to seek counseling and you have already taken the first step! I look forward to meeting you and collaborating with you through your journey.