I work with adults and the occasional adolescent to reconnect with their bodies and emotions in order to develop insight and grow.
I studied clinical mental health counseling at Sam Houston State University, and have received further training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and expressive arts therapy.
"I want all my clients to feel 'bad.'" I think being able to sit in one's emotional discomfort without distraction or self-criticism is as important as being able to find little moments of joy. I use a variety of modalities and techniques to get clients reacquainted with their bodies, as I believe that being able to earnestly "feel" our emotions is a necessary part of living.
I bring sociocultural contexts, as well as personal historical contexts into sessions. I believe that the "big picture" we grew up in and currently live in plays a big role in impacting our relationships, our trauma, and how we see the world presently.
Clients can expect me to be direct and curious about their lives.
