I have a BA from Texas Tech University (Psychology) and an MA from St. Mary's University (Clinical Mental Health Counseling). I have a unique interest in working with adolescents and families to improve communication skills, anger, boundaries, impulse control, substance abuse, school challenges, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Practicing from a Gestalt and Person-Centered approach, I believe each person has an internal struggle that contributes to the external challenges they face. No therapeutic approach is suitable for all clients, however, so I utilize the strategies most effective for each individual based on their specific issues and preferences.
Like a ripple effect, I believe therapy has the potential to influence all aspects of life. Using a positive lens, clients and I tackle challenges by accessing their pre-existing resources and the resilience they've developed from past experiences. I believe the individual holds within themselves the insights and solutions required to address their life challenges. I provide the client with the attention, understanding, and guidance, when needed, to move towards their ideal version of self.
