I have been a counselor in private practice since 2004. My experience in
the Houston area includes working as an inpatient therapist for children,
adolescents, and adults in local psychiatric hospitals such as Kingwood
Pines Hospital and Cypress Creek Hospital. Before my transition into
private practice, I was a director of an adult psychiatric day program and
case manager of a Houston based foster care agency.
I received my Masters of Education in Counseling from the University of St.
Thomas located in Houston, Texas. I completed my internship at
Bo's Place
, a grief center in Houston. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in
Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.
I provide individual counseling to adults, ages 18 and up. Licensed in Texas and New Mexico.
Treatment specialization and interests include:
- Anxiety - generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Trauma Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (skin picking, hair pulling)
- Phobias (fear of flying, driving)
- Stress Management
- Adjustment Issues
- Women Fertility Concerns
- Work and Career Issues
Trainings/Certifications:
Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) – Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
Member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
EMDR trained
EMDRIA Membership