Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Lubbock, TX

You may be the person everyone else turns to, while quietly feeling overwhelmed yourself. Maybe anxiety has become part of your daily life, stress never seems to let up, or you're navigating depression, grief, relationship challenges, or a major transition. You may know something needs to change but aren't sure where to start. You don't have to figure it out alone.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults looking for practical, honest, and supportive therapy. I especially enjoy working with men who may have spent years putting their own needs aside or feeling like they have to handle everything on their own. My approach is collaborative and affirming, with a focus on understanding what is keeping you stuck, building on your strengths, and creating meaningful change that carries into your everyday life.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, truly understood, and never judged. I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, meeting you where you are and focusing on your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying and create a path toward meaningful, lasting change—at your pace.

What I want my clients to know about me is that I genuinely believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale. Life can be overwhelming, and many people spend so much time trying to hold everything together that they rarely have a place where they feel fully seen, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create that space for you.

I approach therapy with compassion, honesty, and collaboration. I don’t believe clients need to be “fixed.” I believe people often need support understanding themselves more deeply, healing from painful experiences, and learning healthier ways to navigate life, relationships, stress, and emotions. I work alongside my clients to help them reconnect with their values, build emotional resilience, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. (Headway)

My style is warm and supportive, but also practical. I want therapy to feel meaningful and useful, not like a place where you simply vent without growth. I often incorporate approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck while building healthier coping skills and greater self-awareness.

I also understand how difficult it can be to ask for help in the first place. Many clients come into therapy carrying shame, self-doubt, anxiety, trauma, or the pressure of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations while neglecting their own needs. I strive to meet clients exactly where they are emotionally and help them feel safe enough to be honest about what they’re experiencing — even the parts they may have never shared out loud before.

You do not have to have everything figured out before you start. You simply have to be willing to show up as yourself, and we can work through the rest together.

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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.

I specialize in supporting clients (Spanish & English) navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and cultural or ethnic identity-related concerns. I am passionate about my profession. I enjoy teaching social work and providing social work services. I believe that social work is a calling and therefore, I am being called to serve.

I obtained a bachelor's in Social Work at Prairie View A & M University and a Masters in Social Work at the University of Houston. I am a native Houstonian, and bilingual (Spanish/English.)

I have been a licensed clinical social worker for about a decade. The bulk of my training came from working for the local mental health authority with clients who carried diagnoses of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, anxiety, and a lot of adjustment disorder. I had an in person private practice for several years, until covid hit.