I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and am a licensed therapist in Texas. I have been licensed since 1998. I have worked with children, adults and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions. We will review confidentiality and answer any questions you may have. We will discuss the main reason for seeking therapy and begin to develop a treatment plan together.
Active listener, open and inquisitive. You can expect an open and safe place to express yourself and your thoughts and feelings. You will gain insight and learn new coping skills.
I have over 20 years experience in CBT; recognize negative or unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, and identify and explore how these emotions and thoughts can affect actions. CBT helps clients identify distorted or negative thought patterns which may leads a client to maladaptive behaviors. Understanding how our automatic thought patterns and learned behaviors shape how we act, react and feel. I use a variety of interventions when working with clients.