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My career as a professional Counselor is new. I was forced to leave a 26 year career behind after a fall at work prevented me from being able to that job any longer. Forced to live on disability, I went back to school to earn a degree that led to where I am now.

I feel my life experiences afford me a no-judgement, above-average understanding of people, their experiences, and their behaviors.

With a doctorate in developmental psychology, I bring both expertise and a down-to-earth approach to helping people find clarity and direction when life feels overwhelming. Originally from the Midwest, I’ve called Texas home for three decades, where I enjoy family life, yoga, travel, and the challenge of keeping up with too many pets. I bring warmth, experience, and a touch of humor to therapy, walking alongside clients as they navigate growth and change with compassion and perspective.

As a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist, I genuinely enjoy working with a variety of people. My specialties are eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and marriage counseling. I love unique cases too, where people think their issues are hopeless to fix. I hope to provide a comfortable and safe place for all people to feel cared for and to find hope in their situation.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in San Antonio, Texas, with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My clinical work focuses on supporting individuals navigating trauma, emotion dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and mood disorders, including depression and anxiety. I have a strong interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing borderline personality features, attachment-related concerns, and challenges with identity and interpersonal functioning.

Trauma can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Whether you've experienced domestic violence, childhood abuse, or other painful life events, you may find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly on guard. Healing is possible, and you do not have to navigate that journey alone. As a licensed counselor with experience working with survivors of trauma, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences, regain a sense of control, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling and meaningful.

I am dedicated to offering mental health services of the highest caliber. I am caring and provide comprehensive care to adolescents and adults. I bring strong clinical abilities along with a natural ability to connect with patients and their families. I follow recommendations grounded in evidence-based guidelines, clinical knowledge, and individual observation. As a PMHNP-BC, I serve in many roles, including public health educator and mental health advocate. My goal is to provide quality mental health care services to all.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I believe in holistic treatment that addresses both the mind and body, and I’m committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported.

You should know:

• I listen first. Your story and your experience matter most.
• Collaboration is key. We’ll work together to find the right treatment plan—whether that includes medication, therapy referrals, lifestyle adjustments, or all of the above.
• I respect your pace. Healing is not a race. I'm here for you, whether you're taking small steps or big ones.
• Your identity matters. I provide inclusive care for people of all backgrounds, genders, and neurodiverse identities.

Above all, I want you to feel empowered in your mental health journey.