What is your style/approach to therapy?
My style is eclectic. There are hundreds of ways to counsel a person. My goal is to find the way that is best for you. I am direct and holistic in my approach.
How does collaboration with other providers play into your work?
No one knows everything. It's my job to stay updated on the things that impact my clients most. The requires me to collaborate with others who are knowledgeable and can give objective insight.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
I'm Black woman who is in the LGBTQ+ community and I understand what it feels like to be marginalized with limited resources. Through my journey, I realized I wanted to help others gain the support and confidence that I received
Specialties
Race & Cultural Identity
Challenges around race and cultural identity vary enormously, including issues related to discrimination, racism, and intergenerational trauma.
Life transitions
Positive and negative change can be difficult, including things like moving, breaking up, adjusting to parenthood, or changing careers. It’s normal to feel stressed, however, life transitions can inhibit people from living healthy lifestyles.
Couples
Provides couples therapy/counseling
General Expertise
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Race & Cultural Identity
Challenges around race and cultural identity vary enormously, including issues related to discrimination, racism, and intergenerational trauma.
Cultural adjustment
Moving to another place or living in a different culture requires a normal adjustment period. This happens at different rates for different people, some adjusting more quickly than others. Can potentially lead to ongoing issues.
Gender identity & transgender health
Transgender or gender non-confirming people experience the same mental health issues as anyone else. For some, however, social stigma, discrimination, oppression and the effort of understanding one’s authentic self can lead to anxiety or depression.
Fees
$175
Couples Therapy
$125
Individual Therapy
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Adlerian Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Licensure
TX, LPC, 83129
Work History
Respect, optimism and advocacy are at the core of my work. I specialize in counseling with individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships within LGBTQ+, and heterosexual communities of color.
Location
78660, TX