I am passionate about helping clients find peace in their lives and would love to help you find the path in your life that allows you to live as your best self.
Before private practice, I spent 15 years in education, 5 as a high school teacher and 10 as a school counselor. Most of my experience has been in working with adolescents (ages 11 and up) and adult women in addressing issues of trauma, grief, self-esteem, transitions, suicidal ideation and self harm, anxiety, and general life struggles. I also work with parents seeking to better support their children.
I believe that exploring your past can give answers to your present perspective and behaviors. I love to help focus holistically on your mind, body, and spirit (Polyvagal Theory informed) and use counseling to become more aware and feel more in control of your life and decisions, which leads to being able to reach a higher potential. When your mind, body, and spirit establish a cohesive approach to life, you can thrive. I am trained in EMDR, which can be used to explore past experiences, whether big or small, to reprocess negative messages we believe about ourselves and be replaced with positive messages that give us more confidence and creates peace where there is chaos in our minds. I am also trained in Gottman Level 1 when working with couples.
Although my background is Christianity, I welcome anyone seeking counseling and will integrate spirituality into the counseling process according to your guidance. I would love to help you find relief from any guilt and/or shame you carry and instead help you focus on love, grace, and mercy.
I have Bachelor of Science in English Education as well as a Master of Education in School Counseling. I am a certified teacher and pursued additional post graduate training to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I grew up in a tiny country town in Oklahoma and have been living the city life in Houston/Katy for many years. I have been married since 2009 and have two beautiful children who always keep me active.
Hours
Katy: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Telehealth: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Session Types
Individual, Couples, and Family
Adolescents (11+) and Adults
Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Trained in Grief