My goal is to ensure you feel welcomed, safe, and heard as you share your story. People view counseling in a variety of ways. Everyone has different comfort levels with the therapeutic process and no matter where you are in that process, I am here to help. As your counselor, it is my goal to guide social and emotional growth through reframing, reflection, and advocacy. I am so happy you are here!

Experience

Prior to education, I worked 5 years as an advocate, case manager, and crisis support with those experiencing family violence.

• Advocated for Women and children in a shelter setting.

• Case management for children navigating foster care.

• Team supervisor at the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which supported those experiencing violence, including those being human trafficked.

I spent 15 years in the public school sector, K-8, as a social skills coach, educator, and as a school counselor.

• Supported students with a variety of emotional needs ranging from:

  • attachment disorders

  • anxiety

  • social skills development

  • depression

  • emotional regulation

  • aggression

  • suicidal ideation

  • Divorce

  • Trauma

  • Grief

• Supported high school aged students as mentors.

• Specialized in serving gifted and talented thinkers’ social and emotional needs (GT Students).

• Assisted families in navigating the 504 process through the social and emotional lens.

Therapeutic Approaches

Each of us is different with different needs, so therapeutic approaches will vary depending on circumstances, needs, and personality.

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Structural Family Therapy

• Trauma-Focused Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Consultation

If you would like to schedule a 15 minute phone consultation please reach out by email, text, or phone. I have office hours in Lakeway, Dripping Springs, and via Telehealth for virtual sessions. I am so glad that you are here and I look forward to having an opportunity to support you.