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I am a Person-Centered, Gestalt therapist that uses interventions from various modalities. I am a hypnotherapist. I am EMDR trained.

I received a BSW from the University of North Texas in 1990 and an MSW from the University of Maryland in 1993 and have worked in the fields of community mental health, grief and loss, foster care and adoption, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder. I specialize in Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

I am certified in Brainspotting and Critical Incident Stress Management and am recognized as a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist by the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists.

I work with neurodivergent women, especially moms, who have trouble turning off their brain and connecting to their feelings. Many of my clients are people pleasing, perfectionistic, and struggle with their relationships with others. As someone with 10 years experience studying and practicing in the mental health space, I can tell you that having a sense of belonging and connectedness is the single greatest predictor of mental wellbeing.

Genuine belonging and connection to self or others may be difficult because you're carrying guilt, shame, self-blame, or the pressure to hold everything together. You may look “fine” from the outside while privately feeling overstimulated, burned out, or feeling a lack of purpose or direction.

Therapy can be a place to stop performing, slow down, and connect to yourself, so you can show up in connection and belonging with others in a genuine way.

You can be strong, capable, and still need support. Pushing through and pretending you have it all together? Worn out, anxious, healing from something heavy, or just trying to figure things out. Therapy isn’t about having it all together. It’s about getting support while you find your way.

Through real, down-to-earth chats, we’ll work on some solid tools and skills to help you live the kind of life you’re proud of. I specialize in struggling relationships, relationship abuse, high conflict divorce/CoParenting, first responders, navigating trauma, big life changes, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, personality disorders, parenting coordination, child custody/adoption evaluations, and more. My goal? To help you shift what’s not working for you in a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Fun Fact: When I'm not in the therapy office, I'll be out soaking up self-care like hiking, paddle-boarding with my Yorkie, exploring new places, creating flower arrangements, and keeping my houseplants (mostly) alive.

I am a licensed clinical social work. I have been a therapist in Texas for 7 years. I am EMDR trained and experienced in working with trauma and attachment issues. I am skilled in working with parents and helping them to better understand their children with complex needs. I educate families and individuals on diagnosis like ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, and Reactive Attachment Disorder. I love helping people live in harmony with themselves and others.

I love working with children, adolescents and adults who may struggle with anxiety, depression, family issues, or any other day-to-day challenges. My ideal client's goals would be for them to become the best version of themselves and be ready to work in and outside of therapy; wanting happiness, health, and overall a better sense of belonging and direction for their life.

You don’t have to keep carrying this alone — healing is possible, and it starts here.

Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious for so long that it has started to feel like just who you are.

Maybe depression has made even the smallest tasks feel impossible. Maybe life has changed in ways you didn’t expect — a new country, a new chapter, a loss — and you’re not sure how to find your footing again.

Whatever brought you here, I want you to know: you are not broken. You are human. And you deserve support that truly sees you.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering therapy in both English and Spanish,

and I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, acculturation, and the unique pain that comes from experiencing discrimination. My

approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of who you are and where you come from.

I believe therapy should feel like a safe conversation — not a lecture, not a checklist. From our very first session, my goal is for you to feel understood, not judged. Hopeful, not

overwhelmed.