I am a mental health counselor that has worked with all populations except 8 and under. I two license in the state of Texas LPC, LSOTP. I have worked in the prison system and crisis working with server mental health. I am currently at a outpatient clinic that serves a vast different population of behavioral health and medical. I do private practice on the side and have two daughters. I love writing songs and playing guitar for fun.
I will do a full intake with questions covering a full background of identifying problems. Identifying symptoms and Biopsychosocial. I will identify risk factors and drug use. I will determine the treatment plan and goals for direction.
I feel my ability to build rapport at first and be non-judgmental. Once I establish that I challenge them. I get them to work thru their trauma experiencing it in different ways. I confront them, if need be, I give homework assignments and get them to think.
I actually love working with people battling addictions and working with couples. I am trained on sex addiction and how it effects families and couples. I like working people with all types of mental health disorders anxiety, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia. I am good at working with grief and loss. I work with clients of all race and color and belief systems. I will work with a Christian to non-binary LGBTQ. I am compassionate and helping people be a better you.
Addiction
Couples Counseling
Sex Addiction
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Grief
Man
White
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am not specialized in this just some trainings. I plan more certifications later. I love the approach of changing our thoughts to change behaviors. I work on belief systems and changing perspectives to deal with the trauma.
Compassion Focused
I use empathic listening and unconditional positive regard in my approach. I work on people to judge themselves less and acceptance more.
Experiential Therapy
I like to use empty chair and experience the trauma thru guided imagery.