Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

My approach to individual therapy is collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental, and goal oriented. Together we will gain a better understanding of your life situation, identify your strengths, find strategies to overcome life barriers, and develop new skills to attain your goals. I want to empower you to take control of your life and teach you how to directly contribute to your own satisfaction. I take an active approach during therapy that includes focusing on changing ineffective thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that may be contributing to current problems, and teach more adaptive, flexible, and efficient solutions. I often give homework assignments that will help you attain your therapy goals more efficiently while also giving you direct influence over your life circumstance.

My approach to couples therapy involves exploring the dynamics of your relationship, identifying each partner's needs, developing new strategies and skills to meet those needs, and helping both partners gain confidence with using this new relationship strategy. Couples therapy can help you learn how to provide and receive support from your partner, increase intimacy and communication, improve conflict resolution skills, increase sexual and relationship satisfaction, and improve relationship commitment.

More Info About My Practice

I was trained in sex therapy at The Kinsey Institute's Sexual Health Clinic, and have been involved in over 8 years of research and clinical experience in the areas of sexual compulsivity, sexual dysfunction, & sexual satisfaction. I am a Certified Sex Educator, and am available to provide training on the treatment of sexual compulsivity.

I offer day, evening, and Saturday appointments. The office Is located on the 2nd floor of the Palm Court Building, which is located on Louisiana St. in between Frances St. & Stuart St. The main entrance to the building is on Louisiana St.

The office is centrally located in Midtown, 5-10 minutes from Downtown, Montrose, the Medical center, Rice University, and the University of Houston; located off the Downtown exit ramp of 59 North.

I offer limited sliding scale fee options for undergraduate/graduate students and new professionals. I also provide a free 5 minute phone consultation to determine if my services are appropriate for your needs.

FEES:
First & subsequent Individual Therapy appointments = $125.00 (50 minutes). First Couples Therapy appointment = $240.00 (80 minutes). Subsequent Couples Therapy appointments = $200.00 (80 minutes); $125.00 (50 minutes).