TREATMENT SPECIALTIES
Pain Management
Impulse Disorders
Anxiety
Self-esteem
MSW, LCSW
Working through difficult emotions is a key factor in you living your best life, but sometimes fear and anxiety keeps us from accessing and processing these feelings. I can teach you not only to challenge uncomfortable emotions but to work through those deeper feelings that may get in the way of your success.Â
During my time as a college swimmer, I learned to practice controlled breathing to increase my speed and focus. Now I use breath control to achieve success in everyday living. Early in my career, I was taught to work with horses as a way to increase emotional awareness. I’ve combined my lifelong passion of fly-fishing with breathing techniques and emotional awareness to facilitate therapy sessions aimed at helping people work through various emotional pain.
I have a transtheoretical orientation and have found components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths recognition instrumental in treating my clients’ needs.​​​​​
LICENSE, EDUCATION, and EXPERIENCE
​I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Denver, became a Master of Social Work at the University of Houston, and am now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#52783). I have worked as a licensed therapist in several partial hospitalization programs around the Houston area, serving adults with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and other persistent mental illness.
How long does therapy take?
Some clients may feel relief or meet their therapeutic goals in just a few sessions, while other clients may require months or years to reach psychological wellness. Those with severe mental health disorders may benefit from lifelong therapy support. You and your counselor will regularly examine your goals and evaluate your improvement. Your counselor will help you decide when it's the right time to terminate treatment, but it's always your decision to end therapy at any time for any reason.