Grief counselors and therapists in Rockwall, TX

Hello and welcome! From personal experience, I know firsthand how much the right support can bring positive change. I have over 2 decades of experience in education and guidance counseling ranging from early childhood to secondary. As an LPC, I'm experienced in providing therapeutic methods that are successfully responsive to trauma, grief, and conflict resolution in coparenting matters. I have been trained by various renowned experts in the mental health field to provide EMDR, collaborative practices, trauma and grief services. I am here for you!

As a seasoned practitioner (since 2006) with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have dedicated my career to mastering a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to better serve my clients.

My clinical practice is grounded in extensive training across several specialized frameworks, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Hypnotherapy into my work, allowing for a highly tailored and comprehensive approach to psychological wellness.

Ofrezco terapia en inglés y español (I offer therapy in English and Spanish). With more than two decades of experience, I specialize in professional counseling, care coaching, pastoral counseling, and spiritual guidance.

I enjoy assisting individuals from all walks of life to become a better version of themselves and experience a better quality of life. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment for individuals to experience acceptance, understanding, compassion, empathy, and respect.

I love to walk alongside individuals by helping them become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and actions; take greater responsibility for themselves; resolve unfinished business prudently; establish clear direction to their lives; and experience freedom and healing.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s deepest challenges. My practice focuses on supporting clients through a wide range of personal struggles, including anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues. I also specialize in trauma recovery, relationship guidance—including premarital and marital counseling—and spiritual mentorship.

I’m a therapist that works with you to feel more at home in your life and emotions. I know reaching out can feel scary, especially when life feels uncertain or suddenly different, so I focus on creating a space that feels calm, safe, and truly supportive. I speak English and Spanish, and I deeply respect each person’s story, culture, and values as we work together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) with over 12 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University.

I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I am especially passionate about helping clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and create lasting, positive change in their lives.

For clients seeking trauma-focused care, I am Master Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a research-backed approach that can help resolve distressing memories in a more efficient and effective way.

What was your path to becoming a mental health provider?

I always had a desire to understand people and didn't realize there was a profession centered around my curiosity until college. I was also very intrigued with trying to understand my emotions growing up and because I struggled, I developed a desire to help others through their life challenges. I started providing support services to families and volunteers through a mentoring agency, which later led to interning at a psychiatric outpatient facility, to working with foster children providing therapy and to also growing my private practice here with Alma working with adults and children.

What should someone know about working with you?

I believe I am relatable and open to the sharing of myself with the understanding and expectation that you will be entrusting your vulnerabilities with me in session. I will challenge your thoughts, your patterns and your assumptions, and I give homework routinely as an extension of our time together to keep you active and engaged until we meet again.

How do you continue learning and building new skills?

I am committed to being a life-long learner. I take courses and trainings annually, listen to and learn from seasoned clinicians and try to stay afloat of new groundbreaking research related to treatments and techniques surrounding mental health.

"Success for me, is helping others create the wellness they desire."

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas offering virtual appointments including during the lunch hour, evenings and on Saturdays. I am specialized in trauma and somatic (body) work and have over 25 years in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and issues specific to women and self-worth. To schedule an appointment please reach out to me at: [email protected]