Education and Approach
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor recognized by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (license no. 71257), as well as a Certified Life Coach.
I began my career as a therapist and addictions counselor at Tarrant Youth Recovery Campus working with at-risk adolescents while working towards an Associates degree at Tarrant County College. Afterwards, I enrolled at the University of North Texas where I received my Bachelors degree in Rehabilitative Studies where I assisted blind and visually impaired young people develop independent living skills during a summer practicum before receiving a Masters degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from the same university. During both my master's degree practicum and internship, and before being hired to work in their Intensive Outpatient Program upon graduation, I successfully served individuals who were experiencing compulsive behaviors in substance abuse, eating disorders and sex addiction at Sante' Center for Healing. Afterward, I also worked at Cambio Life Recovery Center before joining the team at Mesa Springs Behavioral Health Hospital. There, I worked with patients struggling with dual diagnosis, such as anxiety or depression coupled with an addiction of one type or another. Later, and after starting my own private practice, I decided to expand my ability to serve others through helping them develop specific measurable goals and actions toward change by enrolling at Baylor University to become a Certified Life Coach. Throughout my years as a professional counselor I have continued to broaden my knowledge to effectively work with couples and families. To that end I've completed training in the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused therapy along with taking course work in Imago therapy to help couples and families who are challenged in their relationships. I've also garnered skills and training for becoming a trauma informed therapist, advanced grief counselor, anger management, and working with narcissistic and abusive partners.
I believe it is important to approach my practice from the same perspective as other forms of healthcare; that is, to be a specialist in defined areas of mental and relational health. As such, I have taken great effort to develop my skills as a specialist in compulsive behaviors (addictions) and in couples therapy. Rather than to be a general practitioner trying to tackle a myriad of complex mental health disorders and their manifestations, I have opted to focus in these specific areas with these specific populations. I continue to broaden my knowledge in the field of compulsive behaviors by getting additional training in the many areas associated with this disease as well as to continue developing my abilities to help troubled couples and families reconnect.
I approach my clients with non-judgmental compassion, respect, and especially, genuineness. I'm a real person helping other real people with real problems. I utilize complimentary therapy techniques and approaches drawn from insight-oriented therapy, especially family systems theory, and trauma and empowerment models while incorporating psycho-educational components to provide my clients with a well-rounded therapeutic and coaching experience. This approach focuses on hearing my clients stories and exploring the details of their lives to uncover both the origins of and solutions for their challenges and better ways to manage them.
I began my career as a therapist and addictions counselor at Tarrant Youth Recovery Campus working with at-risk adolescents while working towards an Associates degree at Tarrant County College. Afterwards, I enrolled at the University of North Texas where I received my Bachelors degree in Rehabilitative Studies where I assisted blind and visually impaired young people develop independent living skills during a summer practicum before receiving a Masters degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from the same university. During both my master's degree practicum and internship, and before being hired to work in their Intensive Outpatient Program upon graduation, I successfully served individuals who were experiencing compulsive behaviors in substance abuse, eating disorders and sex addiction at Sante' Center for Healing. Afterward, I also worked at Cambio Life Recovery Center before joining the team at Mesa Springs Behavioral Health Hospital. There, I worked with patients struggling with dual diagnosis, such as anxiety or depression coupled with an addiction of one type or another. Later, and after starting my own private practice, I decided to expand my ability to serve others through helping them develop specific measurable goals and actions toward change by enrolling at Baylor University to become a Certified Life Coach. Throughout my years as a professional counselor I have continued to broaden my knowledge to effectively work with couples and families. To that end I've completed training in the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused therapy along with taking course work in Imago therapy to help couples and families who are challenged in their relationships. I've also garnered skills and training for becoming a trauma informed therapist, advanced grief counselor, anger management, and working with narcissistic and abusive partners.
I believe it is important to approach my practice from the same perspective as other forms of healthcare; that is, to be a specialist in defined areas of mental and relational health. As such, I have taken great effort to develop my skills as a specialist in compulsive behaviors (addictions) and in couples therapy. Rather than to be a general practitioner trying to tackle a myriad of complex mental health disorders and their manifestations, I have opted to focus in these specific areas with these specific populations. I continue to broaden my knowledge in the field of compulsive behaviors by getting additional training in the many areas associated with this disease as well as to continue developing my abilities to help troubled couples and families reconnect.
I approach my clients with non-judgmental compassion, respect, and especially, genuineness. I'm a real person helping other real people with real problems. I utilize complimentary therapy techniques and approaches drawn from insight-oriented therapy, especially family systems theory, and trauma and empowerment models while incorporating psycho-educational components to provide my clients with a well-rounded therapeutic and coaching experience. This approach focuses on hearing my clients stories and exploring the details of their lives to uncover both the origins of and solutions for their challenges and better ways to manage them.
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LOCATION:
1000 Texan Trail Suite - 210 Grapevine, TX. 76051 |
PHONE:
(817) 637 - 7176 |