About

Picking a therapist can be challenging, but time and again, research finds that the therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is pivotal for progress. So, to help, I’ll mention a few things that are distinctive of my approach. I have experience working with multicultural clients, multi-personality disorders, life transitions, and emotional regulation. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach that is very helpful with trauma, and have witnessed its great effectiveness. It’s incredible to watch the brain heal itself. Here’s a bit more about my background. After getting a BS in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, I worked in corrections with the State of Texas for 20+ years. I attended and obtained a Master of Science in Psychology in 2016 from the University of Phoenix. I also attended Houston Baptist University to prepare for the NCE exam and LPC licensure in 2018. I have since gained LPC credentials and become a Texas board-certified Counselor. It is my commitment to continue growing professionally as treatment models are enhanced and developed. While I am comfortable using different approaches to serve clients with different needs, some situations have become particularly close to my heart—including supporting parents of teens in crisis, helping professionals, individuals experiencing problems or trauma, teens and young adults struggling with hyper-perfectionism and their daily struggles of life. I have worked with adolescents, adults, and families in Correctional Institutions, mental Health Hospitals, intensive inpatient care, and supportive outpatient settings.