My Approach to Helping
Therapeutic Approach/Philosophy:
I believe in creating affirming, brave, and safe spaces for all my clients. I celebrate my client\'s diversity and actively seek to approach their concerns with respect and urgency. My goal is to develop collaborative relationships with my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. I strive to utilize practical techniques, tools, and valuable resources to assist my clients as they navigate through challenges. My goal is to tailor the counseling experience to the needs and concerns of my clients so, I use a variety of counseling treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Gestalt therapy.
About Me:
My hobbies include volunteering in my community, going for a walk on local trails throughout the DFW, spending time with my son and family, working on arts and craft projects I find on YouTube, and trying new recipes I find on Pinterest.
More Info About My Practice
I have experience working within the community and education fields providing counseling services in individual and group sessions. I earned my Masters of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Child Development and Family Living. I am currently Licensed Professional Counselor Intern supervised by Dr. Shanda Riley, Ph.D., LPC-S, LCSW Supervisor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I am trained in crisis intervention, basic skills for perennial mental health, and I am an Ally (safe space trained). I make it a priority to seek professional development opportunities and trainings to ensure I provide exceptional care to my clients.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Academic Underachievement , Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome ,Autism, Adjustment Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Coping skills, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Identity Issues, Cultural Stress, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Elderly Persons Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Hoarding, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Medication Management, Mood Disorders, Men's Issues, ObesityWeight loss Issues, Peer Relationships, Perfectionism, Pregnancy, Parenting, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Racial Identity, Sexual Identity, Sexuality issues, Sleep or Insomnia, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Alzheimer's, Antisocial Personality, Divorce, Family Conflict, Gambling, Life Coaching, Martial and Premarital, Narcissistic Personality, Obsessive Compulsive (OCD), Sexual Addiction, Substance Abuse, Teen Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction