How I help

My approach is highly focused and grounded in evidence-based therapy techniques that have proven to be effective. I draw from a diverse range of modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, parts work, attachment-based therapy, and polyvagal-informed counseling. Every client’s situation is unique, and my multi-functional background allows me to integrate various methods as needed to ensure every client receives the personalized experience they need and deserve. 

YES, I ACCEPT INSURANCE.

I am in-network with BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare and Oscar. Please note Aetna is accepted through Headway. Each session is 53-minutes, and I offer both online and in-person appointments.

TRAUMA THERAPY FOR ADULTS & TEENS

Nothing hurts or infiltrates day-to-day life like the invasive symptoms of unresolved trauma. Past wounds affect relationships, sleep, physical health, and even the way you show up at work. Trauma therapy helps you process painful experiences safely so you can reclaim your sense of self and experience freedom from lingering trauma. To learn more about my trauma therapy services for adults in Texas, please click here. 

ANXIETY THERAPY

From overthinking to perfectionism, anxiety can manifest in many different ways and cause constant tension. However, anxiety is showing up in your life, the symptoms of anxiety can severely impact your relationships, quality of life, and even your physical health. Together, we’ll identify mental patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build cognitive and behavioral skills that resolve the tension and restore peace. To learn more about my anxiety therapy services for adults in Texas, please click here.

EMDR THERAPY

EMDR Therapy is one of the most researched and evidence-backed techniques for treating the symptoms of trauma, and it has proven to be highly effective – especially for individuals with PTSD or c-PTSD. Grounded in neuroscience, this gentle yet powerful approach helps your brain reprocess trauma so that the distressing memories lose their emotional intensity and physiological charge. To learn more about EDMDR therapy, please click here.

ADOLESCENT THERAPY (13+)

Being a teen has never been easy… and what adolescents are facing and dealing with today is beyond intense. Between the enormous pressure of constant stimulation against the backdrop of significant cultural shifts, the teens of this era are coping with unprecedented realities. I utilize developmentally appropriate, evidence-based care for adolescents coping with trauma, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and grief. Learn more

EMDR CONSULTAITONS

As an EMDR-Certified trauma therapist with over 20+ years of experience, I provide grounded, ethical clinical consultations for licensed therapists in Texas. I offer both individual and group consultations. To learn more about clinical consultations for licensed Texas therapists, please click here.

LCSW SUPERVISION

As a LCSW-S, . I offer both individual and group supervision. Clinical case conceptualization, trauma informed practice, discussing ethical dilemmas, and understanding the therapeutic process are topics discussed during supervision. To learn more about clinical consultations for Texas LMSWs, please click here.

The benefits of therapy

Healing isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming less defined by what hurt you. Past hurt and current life stress can make us forget our truest self, but therapy helps us ‘return home’ to ourselves by reminding us of our authentic truth. 

Therapy is not a magic quick fix, and contrary to popular belief, one or two ‘psychological breakthroughs’ likely won’t heal what’s hurting. Insights can certainly be illuminating, but integration and application is what brings about lasting change. 

If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and didn’t experience the relief you crave, a more trauma-informed approach may be a good next step. Trauma therapy goes deeper than traditional talk therapy by accessing the subconscious beliefs stored in the nervous system. Over time, trauma-informed therapy can help you not just process what happened but also heal and recover from the hurt. 

Benefits of Trauma-Informed Therapy

• Greater emotional stability – Regulate your nervous system 

• Improved resilience capacity – Become less reactive to stress  

• Balanced energy levels – Experience less hypervigilance and better sleep

• Healthier coping strategies – Pause the spiraling thought narratives

• Less shame around past experiences – Reduce or resolve triggers

• More confidence – Set clear boundaries without guilt

• Communicate better – Respond to conflict thoughtfully instead of impulsively

• Better quality of life – Develop healthier coping strategies

• Deeper connections – Experience more interpersonal fulfillment and authentic relationships

Do I need therapy?

Therapy is professional support for your mental, emotional, and relational wellbeing – all of which impact your physical health as well. The mind-body connection is real, and if your emotional health is not ‘thriving’ the ripple effect can be significant. Therapy can be especially beneficial if…

• You think about past events more than you’d like

• Anxiety and/or depression is interfering with work, school, or relationships

• You feel stuck in behavioral or compulsive thought patterns you can’t seem to break

• You’re exhausted from chronic hypervigilance and feel controlled by your thoughts

• You feel disconnected from yourself or others

• You often feel overwhelmed and stressed

• Your teen is withdrawing, struggling in school, and/or engaging in self-harming behavior

Please don’t wait for a crisis to start therapy. Sometimes the best time to begin therapy is before you think you need it.