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Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I earned my Master's degree from the University of Texas Pan American and have been specializing in crisis assessment and intervention for the past 15 years. I provide support to children, young adults, and adults dealing with suicidal or homicidal ideations and crisis situations. I provide practical solutions and emotional support to stabilize my clients, help them navigate overwhelming situations, and work towards a resolution. My goal is to help my clients regain control, manage their immediate concerns, and move toward recovery.
In our first session, you can expect a supportive and comfortable environment where I will explain the process and confidentiality policies. I will assess your current crisis, explore your concerns and background, and identify immediate needs and goals. Together, we will develop a safety plan with short-term goals and actionable steps. I will also outline what to expect in future sessions and offer reassurance and emotional support to start addressing your immediate concerns effectively.
My greatest strengths as a crisis counselor include empathy and compassion, which create a supportive environment for my clients. Active listening as it ensures clients feel heard, while calmness under pressure provides stability and control. Effective problem-solving and adaptability help address immediate needs and tailor approaches to each situation. Strong communication skills as they will aid in clear guidance, emotional resilience support, stability, and expertise in crisis management ensures timely and appropriate interventions. Additionally, cultural sensitivity as it ensures respectful and inclusive support for diverse clients.
As a crisis counselor, I am well-suited to support individuals in acute emotional distress, including those facing urgent issues like suicidal ideation or severe anxiety. I specialize in helping those who feel overwhelmed, such as young professionals dealing with career stress or people in significant personal crises. My approach provides immediate, practical solutions and emotional support to stabilize their situation, while my cultural sensitivity ensures respectful care for clients from diverse backgrounds. My goal is to deliver rapid and effective intervention to help clients regain control and move towards resolution and recovery.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
I bring 15 years of experience in the mental health field, with a specialized focus on crisis counseling. I address the immediate needs of individuals in distress, stabilize their situation, and set the foundation for further support or recovery
Reality Therapy
As a Crisis counselors integrate both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy into practice to address immediate emotional and psychological distress.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a Crisis counselors integrate both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy into practice to address immediate emotional and psychological distress.