Greetings!! As a 1994 graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington, with a Master of Science in Social Work and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, I have become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Over the past 30 years, I have worked with people as young as 5 to 95+, in a variety of settings. My experience includes, medical and psychiatric hospitals, child welfare and 11 years of private practice. My private practice focuses on individuals struggling with concerns such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues and parenting problems. Together, we will discuss how to best address your issues using a holistic process. Using a Trauma Informed approach, I combine Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems theory and Mindfulness techniques, among others, to tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Acknowledging that you may need some assistance is the first step, asking for help is the second. Whatever your struggle, I will listen. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
A comprehensive psychosocial assessment will be completed. We will develop a treatment plan to address your goals for therapy. More importantly, You will be assessing me. It is extremely important to ensure that you feel SAFE with your therapist. Your safety with your therapist is the foundation of your treatment success. I encourage you to ask questions & advocate for yourself. After all this is YOUR healing journey!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Trauma Informed Care Somatic Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Strategies Art Therapy Coping Strategies Calming Strategies Mindfulness Techniques Role-Play Journaling
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
After 30 years, I have become quite eclectic & holistic in my approach to treatment. My experience helps me identify each persons learning styles and nuances, while sharing skills and strategies to meet their individual needs. Not every individual has experienced trauma. Yet, every human has experienced fear. Helping my clients understand how the "Fear Response" drives our our body's chemical reactions in situations. Learning how our conscious and unconscious thoughts are related to fear. Assisting individuals comprehend the importance of how and why their thoughts and actions are connected. This new awareness, creates a foundation for each individual to become more empowered to create change, as they learn new skills to improve their actions, reactions and thoughts.