I am a licensed professional counselor with experience working with mental health, trauma, addiction, grief, and couples counseling. I am here to walk along your side and see the world as you see it. I believe that with support, people can change their beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors in order to live productively and joyfully. It is my hope to build trust in a therapeutic relationship by providing safe and nonjudgmental therapy. My desire is for you to feel comfortable in relaying your goals and needs. I will collaborate with you in understanding what will work best for you to reach those goals and get your needs met.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
MA - Professional Counseling, Liberty University
I was working as a probation officer for Tarrant County Community Supervision Corrections Department and realized I wanted more tools to help people make needed changes to reach their full potential.
I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, exploring new places, exercising, and spending time outdoors.
I move my body by walking or going to the gym.
I have read The Body Keeps the Score more than once because I wanted to understand the connection between the mind and body when trauma occurs and how to heal from trauma.
My favorite organization/non-profit is The American Red Cross. I worked for them for several years and was able to see the organization help those who suffered trauma such as home fires, hurricanes, etc.
I recharge by going to the beach and reading a good book.
I was walking my two terriers and saw a poodle who was dirty and unkempt walking around the neighborhood lost. I said "come here." She came to me and now I have three dogs.
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