About

I am a mental health counselor licensed in the state of Texas. Professionally, I have a little over four years of experience. I have been a fitness/life coach for over 20 years, and I am a veteran with ten years of service. Therefore, I have had the honor and privilege of providing counseling and guidance to thousands of individuals in all areas and walks of life in both positions. I have previously worked as a mental health counselor at a Behavioral Hospital. Our primary focus is to attend to the crisis, utilizing brief and swift psychotherapy. Once patients are stable, I provide psychotherapy or psychoeducation according to their main problems or obstacles. I have worked with patients and clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance/alcohol, and sexual abuse. Being a Hispanic male veteran with personal experience in dealing with mental health, I understand the stigmatization and the cultural sensitivity needed to provide support for all individuals. Therefore, I work more often with patients and their families who struggle with PTSD and other military-related trauma. I am a Christian and follow Christian principles; therefore, I believe in treating all individuals with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My counseling style is assertive and direct but empathic and compassionate all at once. My approach is eclectic. Hence, it combines cognitive-behavioral, spiritual, psychodynamic, and positive psychology. I am able and willing to adapt to any form of counseling and treatment as required by the patient or client to meet your specific needs and unique obstacle. Lastly, I am currently finishing my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Hence, I am constantly learning new ways to improve my skills and knowledge and attain more tools to serve my patients and clients better.