You might be here because dealing with personal problems on your own is no longer working. Perhaps feelings of isolation, anxiety, and sadness consume you on a daily basis. Maybe your relationship with your partner is suffering tremendously and you don’t know where to turn.
When challenges like these arise in our lives, it can feel scary to take the steps to seek a safe outlet for support. Know that you are not alone. Therapy is one of many places where you can sort your thoughts, feelings, and options for creating sustainable change in your life.
I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Concentration in Professional Clinical Counseling from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Texas and California, and I am an Approved Supervisor in the state of Texas.
I have had the privilege of working in a variety of clinical settings providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients from diverse backgrounds experiencing a wide range of challenges. Before entering private practice, I worked in community mental health with youth and families affected by mental health, substance abuse, and family disruption. My professional experience also includes serving incarcerated youth referred by probation officers, providing mental health counseling to high-risk adults, supporting individuals through coming out/LGBTQ+ related issues, and providing culturally sensitive couples and family therapy.
I’ve grown to realize that most people don’t get through life unscathed. One of my favorite mantras is “The best therapists on the planet have their very own therapist,” and I live by this. I know what it is like to seek the support of a trained professional and how nerve-wracking it can feel to position yourself to build a relationship with someone you don’t know from a place of your emotional pain.
My theoretical perspectives in therapy range from relational psychodynamic theory, which focuses on understanding how your experiences of significant relationships influence the lens through which you see yourself and others, to cognitive-behavioral theory, which focuses on the relationship between thoughts and behaviors. I am also trained in EMDR Therapy for the treatment of trauma. Because therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience; I will tailor my approach according to your individual needs.
Outside of the therapy room, I work as a part-time Adjunct Psychology and Mental Health Services Professor. I believe in harmony between work and personal life, so in my free time, I enjoy connecting with family and friends, exploring the hidden treasures in Houston (Cali girl here), and watching slow-burn dramas. If you have a good show idea, I’m all ears!
If you cannot attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. Otherwise, you will be charged a cancellation fee (the equivalent of the session fee), as a professional time commitment has been designated specifically for you.
I help high achieving adult children of dysfunctional families address and deal with present issues caused by unresolved trauma, substance abuse, parental narcissism, and mental illness.