I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 18 years practicing in various settings ranging from community-based non-profits working with at-risk youth to all levels of care and population ages in psychiatric hospitals. I am licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and a Registered Play Therapist wtih the Association for Play Therapy.My professional training and career path has allowed me to develop skills in various counseling approaches and interventions. I tailor these techniques to your particular needs. I approach the counseling process as highly collaborative. I work beside you to empower, strengthen, and heal by emphasizing your unique strengths and encouraging the application of your own self-expertise. We will use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help transform maladaptive or limiting patterns of thought, mood, and behavior into those that support your desired sense of wellbeing. You also will frequently find that I incorporate concepts found in Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Relational Neurobiology. Most importantly, I remain Solution Focused and Person-Centered in that I work to guide you to explore and choose the unique answers that best suit your goals.
I frequently pull skills from the following approaches:
Strengths Based Solution-Focused Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Child Parent Relationship Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness and Meditation Animal Assisted Counseling Interventions Play Therapy and Sand Tray |
Professional Affiliations
Behavioral Health Executive Council -Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
American Counseling Association
Association for Play Therapy
American Counseling Association
Association for Play Therapy