Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. I received my Masters of Counseling Education from Sam Houston State University back in 2004 and was Licensed in 2006. I have a long history of working with clients that have experienced trauma, loss, and are adapting to change. I like helping people define and work towards being their best self despite life's challenges.
In our first session is typically going over on what to expect in therapy, and get a good back ground history to talk about some goals the client would like to work on and how I could be helpful in the process. It is also a time to build rapport as I believe feeling safe and confident with your provider is a key ingredient to your success.
I am laid back, and show up authentically. I hope you feel safe to do the same.
I untiliez a number of different treatment methods throughout my practice as I find it best to meet the client where they are and help them from there. Sometimes a client needs to work through a traumatic event that keeps popping up in their day to day life. Sometimes people need to be heard and validated in their experience. Oftentimes people need to challenge the negative thoughts that plague them throughout the day. CBT has been a helpful method to work through past trauma as well as challenge the negative thoughts so that people can get back to thriving in life, instead of surviving in the moments.