I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the great state of Texas. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas-Pan American and a minor in mathematics. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I have enjoyed every bit of it! I have been a case manager, skills trainer, an emergency psychiatric screener for the mental health authority of the Rio Grande Valley, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. I have also worked in the field substance use doing individual and group sessions. My career as a therapist started in 2012. Since then, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide array of concerns to include: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, LGBT Issues, Gender Identity Issues, Trauma, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Relationship Issues, Grief, OCD, and Parenting Skills.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session will start with the completion of an intake assessment, a discussion of the limits of confidentiality, and the development of treatment goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My high level of objectivity, strength based approach, and solution-focused are my greatest strengths. I enjoy teaching my client skills problem-solving and coping skills not for a day, but for a lifetime!
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT for the last 13 years; this is the foundation of my counseling approach. Whis these skills I have helped clients manage their depression, anxiety, and many other concerns making them be more in control of their lives.
Motivational Interviewing
I really enjoy using motivational interviewing as it is a very indirect manner of motivating the clients to take steps towards their goals.
Strength-Based
I have been using this approach for a number of years and it has been very successful as everyone has strengths. Perhaps some people have difficulty seeing their strengths and using them to their advantage. That's where I come in and help you recognize them and use them to foster personal growth.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I really enjoy teaching clients coping and problem-solving skills not for a day, but for a life-time.
On average, Oxford clients pay $0-$75
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