Hello. I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. My counseling background is in public schools with children of ages 5-12. I did this for 24 years and am currently working in private practice with children, teens and adults of all ages. It is my hope that each of my clients will recognize their greatest potential and appreciate their uniqueness. Throughout the years I have noticed that the counselor and client relationship of trust and support favorably contributes to success. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to steer our collaboration on goals and tasks that will facilitate growth and reaching those goals. I look forward to working together!!
In our first session we will review the specific struggles you are currently experiencing. After learning this information I will be able to develop a plan we can work on together in follow up sessions that will address these challenges.
I enjoy being able to collaborate closely with clients during goal setting and planning the steps to meet those goals. The more that goals and tasks are tailor made to suit a specific person, the more likely we can expect success in goal attainment. In addition to adding that personal element to goal setting, I have also had extensive experience with coping skills development whether that is anger management, adjusting to divorce or separation, grief coping skills, dealing with anxiety, or becoming aware of and controlling impulsive behaviors.
I love helping children, teens and adults become more empowered and confident as they develop coping skills that will assist them in daily life.
We will explore thought patterns and beliefs and the consequent feelings that then develop. Interventions from Cognitive Behavior Therapy will be utilized. Play therapy elements will be available for young children,