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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 24 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have worked with a broad spectrum of clients. Among the areas of expertise are: PTSD, Play therapy, Couples and Family Therapy. I have worked for two regional MHMR’s and in a psychiatric hospital setting (UTHealth Science Center Northeast) with families, adults and adolescents. I also have credentials as a teacher and taught special education for several years in public school districts.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist with additional specializations in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively identify and address personal life challenges. I strive to integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each patient. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. I received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy through the Department of State Health Services, and my name appears in the state online registry of certified CPT therapists.Â
MyEducation:
Master of Science Counseling – Texas A&M.
Bachelor of Arts – Education – East Texas State University
Institute in Counselor Supervision – University of North Texas
License, Certifications & Awards
Licensed Professional Counselor LPC
CPT through the Department of Hlth Services – Veterans Administration
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor LPCS
Nationally Certified Counselor NCC
Texa Education Agency <certified teacher IDD population
Orientation & Focus
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Populations
Specialties
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating Disorder
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Conditions Treated
- Addiction & Substance Abuse
- ADHD
- Aging & Senior Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blended Families
- Career Issues
- Caregiver Stress
- Codependency
- Commitment Issues
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fatherhood Issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gambling
- Grief & Loss
- Guilt & Shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Isolation & Loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Health
- Sexuality & Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma & PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans & Military
- Workplace Issues
- Young Adult Issues
Treatment Options
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Jungian Analysis
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Locations
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