Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 25 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Clients say this provider is
LIFE be LIFING… From the outside, you’re holding it together—but inside, you’re exhausted and running on empty. Your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, and you’re just trying to get through the day. You may even be experiencing compassion fatigue—giving so much to others that there’s nothing left for you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help you move out of survival mode, gain clarity, and feel more grounded, calm, and in control. I’m a compassionate and direct therapist who believes healing starts with feeling seen, heard, and understood without judgment. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use recovery, compassion fatigue, relationship challenges, and overwhelming life stressors. My approach is practical, supportive, and grounded in helping clients better understand themselves while building healthier coping skills, emotional balance, and stronger boundaries. I strive to create a space where clients can show up authentically, process difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at their own pace.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if this is your first experience with counseling or if you’ve had experiences in the past where you didn’t feel fully understood. My goal during our first session is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and able to show up exactly as you are without pressure or judgment. The first session is primarily about getting to know you, understanding what brings you to therapy, and beginning to build a strong therapeutic relationship. We will talk about your current concerns, challenges, stressors, and what you hope to gain from therapy. You do not have to have everything figured out before starting, and you do not need to tell your entire life story in one session. We move at a pace that feels manageable and emotionally safe for you. During our first session, I may ask questions about your background, relationships, emotional experiences, coping patterns, mental health history, work or family stressors, substance use history if applicable, and any significant life experiences that may be impacting you currently. These questions help me better understand the full picture of what you are carrying and how I can best support you moving forward. I work from a compassionate, collaborative, and practical approach. That means I view therapy as a partnership rather than a situation where I simply tell you what to do. I want clients to feel heard and validated while also feeling empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. I often help clients explore patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress, difficulty with boundaries, relationship struggles, trauma responses, anxiety, depression, burnout, or unhealthy coping behaviors. If you are someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, exhausted from constantly caring for others, or disconnected from yourself, our first session can also be a space to simply slow down and begin identifying what you need. Many clients come into therapy carrying years of stress, emotional pain, trauma, people-pleasing, or self-criticism, and one of the first steps is learning how to approach yourself with more understanding and self-awareness. You can also expect the first session to include discussion about goals for therapy. Some clients come in with very clear goals, while others simply know they are struggling and want things to feel different. Both are completely okay. Together, we will begin identifying what healing, growth, sta
My greatest strengths are creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment while also helping clients gain insight, build practical coping skills, establish healthier boundaries, and create meaningful change through compassionate but honest conversations.
I’m best positioned to support adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use recovery, compassion fatigue, and overwhelming life stressors. I work with both men and women who may feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or disconnected from themselves. I help clients process emotional and physical trauma, build healthier boundaries, improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and work through stress related to family, legal, or major life challenges.
Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Tufts Health/Cigna
I use EMDR to help clients process traumatic or distressing experiences that continue to affect their emotions, relationships, and daily lives. EMDR can reduce the intensity of painful memories, negative beliefs, and emotional triggers without requiring clients to repeatedly describe every detail of what happened. I provide education and preparation before beginning EMDR and move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for each client.
I use Trauma-Focused CBT to help clients understand how traumatic experiences can influence their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Together, we identify unhelpful beliefs, develop practical coping and emotional-regulation skills, and work toward responding to triggers with greater confidence and control.
I use CBT to help clients recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that may contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck. Together, we challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies that support healthier choices, improved coping, and lasting change.
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients identify their strengths, recognize what is already working, and develop practical steps toward meaningful change. Rather than focusing only on problems, we work together to create achievable goals and build on the skills and resilience the client already possesses.
I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore mixed feelings about change without judgment or pressure. This collaborative approach helps clients identify their own reasons for making changes, build confidence, and take realistic steps toward goals involving relationships, substance use, emotional wellness, or other areas of life.
1 rating with written reviews
May 22, 2026
She was warm and comforting and friendly. She reminded me of someone, so it made it easier for me to open up.