With a background in both mental health and faith-based counseling, I have a unique understanding of the intersection of spiritual struggles and mental health concerns.
I am here to meet you where you are at.
I graduated with a BM in music therapy and focused on alternative ways (specifically music) to work with individuals in psychiatric care. After many years working as a music therapist, I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington and currently hold an LCSW.
I use a combination of CBT and REBT, to quickly discover the roots of anxiety and depression, but then take time to correct distorted thought patterns and beliefs. I also am able to help with trauma, loss, adjustments, and faith crisis.
I believe in challenging negative thoughts and behaviors to create lasting change. My goal is to help my clients identify and restructure their thinking patterns to improve their overall well-being.
I believe everyone is made to love and to be loved - specifically by God. When life’s circumstances impede our ability to love and be loved, life can get confusing. In my experience, many life stressors can be traced back to the two basic human needs of significance and security. You can expect to take away a feeling of leisure while also feeling challenged to attack distorted views of how to gain "security" and "significance."
