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I’ve spent my career supporting people through some of their hardest moments—crisis units, inpatient care, disability rehabilitation, and corporate healthcare. Being a foster parent gave me a firsthand view of how families cope under intense strain. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I specialize in the mental‐health impact of chronic illness, disability, and identity shifts. I believe people are more resilient than they realize, and the right support helps them access it.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, Texas supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, and burnout especially those who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or disconnected from themselves while still "holding it together" on the outside.

Together, we'll create space to slow down, explore what's beneath the surface, and find clarity.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) who has been practicing since 2015. I earned my undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and my Master’s degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working with a diverse range of populations and presenting concerns. My professional background includes providing treatment to adults with sexual behavior issues who have been court-ordered or mandated by state and county agencies to participate in services. I have also worked extensively with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and other complex life challenges. In addition, I have provided services to children in foster care and youth identified as at risk, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and environmental difficulties. My training and experience include working with both children and adults who have experienced trauma, utilizing evidence-based approaches to support healing, resilience, and long-term well-being.

If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, or behaviors that keep getting in the way of the life you want, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) with 18 years of experience helping people rebuild their lives through criminal reentry. Today, I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are looking for real change. Over the years, I've learned that no one is defined by their past, and I believe every person is capable of growth when they're given the right support.

I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.

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I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). This means that I put mental health at the top of my priorities list. Research shows that almost everyone in this world suffers from mental health issues at some point in their lives. This is the driving force behind my practice. I want everyone to know there is someone there to support them when they are at their lowest point. It is hard to ask for help. That is why I am proud of you for reaching out and seeking help when many do not. I am here with a helping hand to lift you up!

I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can openly process your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences without feeling rushed or criticized. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I approach each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their unique story and lived experience.

My style is warm, relational, and conversational while still grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand emotional patterns, increase self-awareness, strengthen communication, and develop practical tools they can use outside of sessions. I value creating a therapeutic relationship that feels authentic and empowering, where clients can feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, and moving at a pace that feels manageable for them.

I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that may leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Together, we focus on creating meaningful and sustainable change while also making space for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

I’m a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 20 years of experience caring for patients across a wide range of clinical settings including cardio thoracic vascular surgical intensive care units, and coronary care units. This extensive background has shaped holistic understanding of health and allows me to approach mental health care with both clinical precision and genuine compassion. I am specialized in treating adults (ages 18 and older) with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, sleeping disorders, substance use disorders with a particular focus on treatment resistant depression. I have specialized training in advanced treatment modalities including ketamine infusions, Spravato, and Trans cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 5 years of diverse nursing experience in critical care, acute care, neurology, telemetry, emergency care, and psychiatric and behavioral health care. My background is further strengthened by solid psychiatric training and experience caring for individuals with diverse mental health diagnoses across the lifespan. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges. I am also currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Arkansas State University. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.