Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the great state of Texas. I received my Masters from the Houston Graduate School of Theology and have been practicing for 15 years. Over the years I have come to the realization of my niche. My calling is to help those struggling with identity and confidence issues. As your counselor and facilitator of change, you will experience a safe place where you are challenged to become the person you will be proud of and love.
Think of our first session together as a "getting to know you" discussion aimed at building a rapport. Questions will be asked to determine what specific challenges you're facing and life history or significant events that have shaped your day to day life. This will help us design a tailored personalized plan for us to focus on throughout your counseling experience.
Being a woman of color, I know what it is like to deal with various cultural dynamics that impact us on a daily. We wear many hats and play just as many roles in life. We are mothers, daughters, employees, entrepreneurs and so much more! Another strength I have is that I have adopted the Kaizen Model, which is based on "continuous" growth and or improvements. This benefits you by not being limited to what I learned years ago in grad school.
You are tired of meeting the status quo and surviving in life. You feel called to a higher self. No longer do you settle for mediocre. Developing into the person you envision yourself to be is why you are here. You are willing to make the necessary steps to become the best version of yourself. Welcome to a life where you THRIVE!
There is a significant relationship between our thoughts, our feelings and our actions. Negative thoughts are assessed and countered with adaptive thinking strategies. This mode of therapy is evidenced based, greatly utilized in counseling programs and one of my favorite therapy frameworks that informs the counseling experience.
When faith is a major part of the client's life, then principles of the Bible are used as the framework for the individual making changes in life. Spiritual growth and development are essential for a person altering their lives for the better. As a therapist, I help you dive deeper in this area to develop your spiritual intelligence.