Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. I received my Master degree from Sam Houston State University and have been practicing for 5 years. I specialize in helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict. Through evidence-based therapies and empathetic support, I empower my clients to cultivate resilience, enhance self-awareness, and foster healthier relationships. My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will complete brief introductions, answer any initial questions you may have, and proceed to have a conversation about the challenges that bring you to therapy. Additionally, I'll take the time to gather comprehensive background information to better understand your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Together, we will establish a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, validated, and supported. I'll also provide an overview of the therapeutic process, discussing confidentiality, boundaries, and the approaches we may use to address your concerns effectively.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a therapist, my greatest strengths lie in fostering a genuine and empathetic connection with my clients. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. My commitment to active listening ensures that your experiences are heard and validated, forming the foundation for our therapeutic collaboration. My commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that I stay informed about the latest advancements in the field, enhancing the quality of care that I provide.
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Attachment-based
The attachment-based approach helps me work with clients to assess emotional bonds in their relationships to understand how these emotional bonds are either beneficial or detrimental to their wellbeing. The goal in therapy is to promote healthier interpersonal connections based on secure attachment patterns.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use acceptance and commitment therapy in my practice to help clients accept what is beyond their control, commit to actions that align with their goals, and develop mental flexibility. Through mindfulness and increased awareness, clients learn to clarify their values and commit to behaviors that are aligned with those values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In therapy, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns or distorted thinking. We work to replace harmful thoughts with more constructive thoughts to build more helpful thought patterns and develop healthy coping strategies.
Gottman method
The Gottman Method helps me work with couples to assess their strengths, challenges, and relationship dynamic. We focus on promoting positive communication patterns and couples learn conflict resolution skills, develop empathy for one another, and strengthen their emotional connection.
Reality Therapy
Reality Therapy helps encourage and empower clients to accept accountability for their choices and actions so that they can begin to make necessary changes. This approach also helps clients identify basic psychological needs that drive their current behaviors so that we can begin formulating a plan that will help them continue to meet these needs through healthier choices and behaviors.