Life is hard. But I believe we can manage difficulties and learn to thrive by finding adaptive ways to better navigate and manage hardships. My approach is non-judgmental and direct with compassion and honesty. I engage in active sessions and will not be a quiet listener who just takes notes. I work with clients collaboratively to establish therapy goals, staying abreast of them, and modifying as needed. I empower clients with in-session skills to learn, model, and practice related to improving emotion regulation, thought shifting, re-narration, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal interactions.
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I utilize evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, and Somatic types of treatment, such as Emotional Freedom Techniques. I believe that early childhood experiences and attachments shape how we relate to others, and addressing a history of trauma can be a difficult but essential part of the therapeutic approach.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with a BA in Psychology from The University of Houston and an MEd in Psychology - Licensed Professional Track from the University of Houston. I have extensive experience with diverse client presentations in community health involving every age range in individual, couples, and group therapy settings.