(she/her)
I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas. I possess a Master's degree from the Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts, and have been actively practicing for over three decades. My expertise lies in ADHD, and through a multidisciplinary team approach and effective treatment plans, clients and their families experience significant progress. I have a special interest in working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and impaired coping skills.
During our initial session, I will start by introducing myself to establish rapport and build a strong therapeutic alliance. I will convey care through active listening and provide non-judgmental support to foster trust, allowing the client to comfortably discuss their primary concerns. We will then review clinical expectations, , conduct a psychosocial assessment, and develop a tailored treatment plan. Finally, I will be available to address any questions.
With over three decades of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach emphasizes cultivating trust, active listening, open-mindedness, facilitating accountability, and promoting positive change. I tailor my interventions to each individual's unique needs while maintaining self-awareness. Offering flexible hours, I am dedicated to supporting clients in reducing stress. My experience encompasses working with adolescents, adults, and couples.
I specialize in providing clinical therapy to adults. My practice focuses on supporting women from diverse cultural backgrounds who are experiencing trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, as well as the unique challenges faced by single mothers and parents who employ ineffective parenting techniques. Specifically, I work with women who present with distorted thinking patterns, difficulty setting boundaries, and/or impaired coping skills.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I employ an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to effectively address depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions. My CBT practice incorporates various techniques, including journaling, self-talk, emotional identification, exposure therapy, cognitive reframing, stress management, progressive muscle relaxation, anger management, and role-playing.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
With 30 years of experience, I have utilized family therapy to assist couples, children/adolescents, and adults in enhancing communication, reducing scapegoating, and resolving conflicts.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Implemented a brief, evidence-based therapeutic approach to aid clients in formulating solutions, encompassing problem-solving strategies, and to facilitate the acquisition and application of healthy coping mechanisms. Additional methods include dialectical behavior therapy, child-parent therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, couples therapy, supportive therapy, and supportive maintenance.
Psychoanalytic
Proficient in supporting clients in exploring suppressed thoughts, emotions, and past experiences that may contribute to depression and anxiety. Provide insights into how childhood trauma affects current relationships and overall well-being.