I grew up in a small town in West Texas with several generations of family. I always seemed to have a keen sense of listening and giving advice. This intuition was the foundation that led me to the work I do today. As an art therapist, educator, parent and trauma focused therapist, it is my greatest passion in life to work with others in creating an empowering relationship with the self that brings joy and emotional regulation back into their lives.
Expressive therapy encourages people to explore creativity organically, with or without experience. This begins a shift to welcoming the story of positive and negative experiences in our lives. Through various creative applications, art therapy assists in revealing a visual and tangible story to work with. The stillness of Mindfulness practice can reveal a resource of wisdom from the body that allows for reconnection to the mind and spiritual aspects of self.
Therapy should be a collaboration between client and therapist. I recognize the willingness and motivation in people who need and are ready to heal. As a container for holding space and tools for igniting self- expression, my goal is to meet the person exactly where they are. It is in the safe and accepting space of therapy that a person can freely re-discover joy and regain their power.
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