Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism and 7 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong foundation in school‑based mental health, community support, and higher‑level clinical care. I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults build confidence, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine relationship‑building—I want every client to feel seen, supported, and capable of growth. My clinical background includes working in an eating‑disorder hospital, where I supported adolescents and adults navigating complex relationships with food, body image, anxiety, and identity. That experience strengthened my belief in compassionate, evidence‑based care and taught me how to help clients move through shame, perfectionism, and self‑criticism with gentleness and clarity. I bring that same grounding, steady presence into outpatient work, meeting clients exactly where they are and helping them take meaningful steps forward. I also have years of experience across DFW‑area school districts and Communities In Schools, supporting students with academic, social, and emotional needs. This blend of school‑based and clinical work allows me to understand the full picture of a young person’s life—home, school, relationships, and internal world—and tailor therapy in a way that feels practical and empowering. I draw from cognitive‑behavioral strategies, strengths‑based work, and solution‑focused techniques to help clients understand their patterns, develop healthier responses, and reconnect with their sense of capability. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, depression, school stress, eating‑disorder recovery, or major life transitions, I offer a space that is safe, nonjudgmental, and deeply supportive. Clients describe me as approachable, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I value open communication, cultural humility, and creating a space where clients and families feel respected and understood. My goal is always to help clients build skills, strengthen resilience, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, hopeful, and aligned with who they want to be.
Your first session is all about getting comfortable and helping you feel grounded. We’ll start with a gentle conversation about what brought you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out — you can share as much or as little as you’re ready for. I’ll ask some guiding questions to understand your background, strengths, stressors, and the patterns you’ve noticed. We’ll talk through your goals together so we can create a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and tailored to you. You can expect a warm, collaborative vibe — no judgment, no clinical stiffness, just a safe space where you can breathe, be honest, and feel understood. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of direction, a few initial tools or insights to take with you, and a better feel for how we’ll work together moving forward. My goal is for you to leave that first session thinking, “Okay… I can do this. I’m in the right place.”
My approach stands out because it blends clinical depth with genuine warmth and real‑world practicality. I’ve worked across multiple levels of care—from school campuses to community programs to an eating‑disorder hospital—and that range allows me to understand clients in a fuller, more holistic way. I don’t just look at symptoms; I look at the whole person, their environment, and the patterns shaping their daily life. Clients often tell me they feel safe with me quickly. That’s intentional. I lead with relationship first, because meaningful change only happens when someone feels understood, respected, and not judged. I bring a calm, steady presence, but also an encouraging, upbeat energy that helps clients feel hopeful and capable even when things feel heavy. My work in an eating‑disorder hospital strengthened my ability to sit with complex emotions—shame, anxiety, perfectionism, identity struggles—and help clients move through them with compassion and clarity. My school‑based background taught me how to connect with kids and teens in a way that feels natural, supportive, and empowering. Together, these experiences allow me to meet clients exactly where they are and tailor therapy to what they truly need. I use evidence‑based tools like CBT, strengths‑based work, and solution‑focused strategies, but I never force a rigid model. I adapt to each client’s personality, pace, and goals. My style is collaborative, conversational, and grounded in helping people build skills they can actually use in their day‑to‑day life. At the heart of it, my approach stands out because I believe deeply in people’s ability to grow and I show up in a way that helps them believe it too.
I’m especially well‑suited to support children, teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, school stress, identity concerns, or major life transitions. I work well with clients who want a therapist who is warm, approachable, and collaborative—someone who will meet them where they are, help them feel understood, and guide them toward practical, meaningful change. Because of my experience in an eating‑disorder hospital, I’m also equipped to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, perfectionism, shame, and the emotional patterns that often accompany disordered eating. I understand the complexity of these experiences and offer a grounded, compassionate space for clients who are working to rebuild trust with themselves and their bodies. My school‑based background makes me a strong fit for students who need help with emotional regulation, academic pressure, social challenges, or family stress. I connect naturally with kids and teens who may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to express what they’re going through. I’m also a good match for clients who are motivated to understand their patterns, open to learning new skills, and ready to take small, steady steps toward feeling more grounded and capable. Whether someone is seeking clarity, coping tools, or a space to process life’s challenges, I offer a supportive environment where they can grow at their own pace.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical, empowering framework that helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our work together, CBT isn’t rigid or clinical—it’s conversational, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s pace and personality. I start by helping clients notice the patterns that show up in their daily lives: the thoughts that spiral, the emotions that feel overwhelming, and the behaviors that keep them stuck. We explore these patterns with curiosity, not judgment, so clients can understand why they react the way they do and what those reactions are trying to protect or communicate. From there, we work together to challenge unhelpful thinking, build healthier coping strategies, and practice new skills that support emotional regulation and confidence. I integrate CBT tools like reframing, grounding techniques, behavioral activation, and thought‑tracking in a way that feels natural and doable—not like homework for the sake of homework. My experience in an eating‑disorder hospital strengthened my ability to use CBT to address perfectionism, shame, body‑image distress, and the rigid thinking patterns that often accompany anxiety and disordered eating. In school‑based settings, I’ve used CBT to help students manage stress, build problem‑solving skills, and navigate social and academic pressures. Across all settings, my goal is to help clients feel more in control of their inner world. CBT gives us a shared language and a set of tools that clients can carry with them long after therapy ends—tools that help them feel grounded, capable, and more connected to the life they want to build.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build a healthier, more flexible relationship with their thoughts and emotions. Instead of trying to “get rid of” difficult feelings, ACT teaches clients how to make space for them, understand them, and move forward in ways that align with their values. It’s a gentle but powerful approach that helps people feel less controlled by anxiety, shame, or self‑criticism.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build the emotional regulation, distress‑tolerance, and interpersonal skills they need to navigate life more effectively. DBT is especially helpful for clients who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, get stuck in all‑or‑nothing thinking, or struggle to cope in healthy ways when things feel intense. In my practice, DBT is both structured and deeply compassionate. I help clients learn how to understand their emotions, respond instead of react, and make choices that align with their long‑term goals rather than short‑term urges. We work on building four core skill areas: Mindfulness: learning to slow down, notice what’s happening internally, and stay grounded Distress Tolerance: developing tools to get through tough moments without making things harder Emotion Regulation: understanding emotions, reducing vulnerability to emotional overwhelm, and building balance Interpersonal Effectiveness: communicating needs clearly, setting boundaries, and maintaining healthy relationships