In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
Therapists are no different in truly learning from experience. I try to take things from my life, both good and bad, and try to help clients sees ways that I have been successful in healing and growing from all aspects of life.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I try to maintain a positive outlook on life, and I want to carry that in to my therapy sessions. We learn a lot from the things that feel heavy and they can be turned around to be the very things we need to push us forward to make change.
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
I want to offer support in whatever way I can, and don't want you to ever feel pressured to do something that you are not comfortable with. At first, it's really just about getting to know each other and talking about any thing that you feel is effecting you and your daily routines and we just kind of go from there. There is no magic way to go about it, we do what is best for you! I don't ever want anyone to feel pressured from me to follow up, to complete any kind of homework or do anything they don't want to do. My job is to offer therapy and support at the level that you want it. It is YOUR therapy and support, you drive what kind of things we talk about and work on.
Specialties
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.
Domestic violence
Involves physical, sexual, or emotional abuse within the context of a family or relationship. Can happen to any gender, age, ethnicity, etc. and is often related to power dynamics and an abuse of power.
Drug addiction & abuse
Dependence on particular substance or inability to control impulses in relation to drug or alcohol use. Withdrawal symptoms commonly experienced in absence of the substance.
Alcohol addiction & abuse
Alcohol addiction & abuse
General Expertise
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Addiction
Regular involvement with a substance or activity in a compulsive, hard to control way that often has harmful consequences. Often refers to substance use, but can include compulsive behaviors such as sex, gambling, or shopping.
Abuse/Survivors of abuse
Abuse includes any significant mistreatment along the lines of psychical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and neglect. Survivors of abuse may experience negative thoughts and feelings, flashbacks, distrust of others, social withdrawal, self-harm, and increased likelihood of developing mental health and substance abuse issues.
Codependency
Involves a person sacrificing their needs to meet the needs of others. Their thoughts and actions center on a significant other, spouse, friend, or relative. Becomes an issue when relationships are unbalanced and unhealthy.
Communication issues
Source of communication challenges in circumstances and relationships that can have a negative impact on mental health. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations often lead to arguments in personal, platonic, or professional relationships.
Fees
$75
First Session
$75
Couples Therapy
$75
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Pastoral & Faith Based Counseling
Training / Certifications
State of Texas-LPC
Licensure
TX, LPC, 81764
Education
Master of Science-Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Arts-Psychology
Work History
I believe in the power of growth , change and the ability to overcome. I have experience in working with substance abuse concerns, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence and PTSD. I believe that we have God given tools to fight and move forward in our lives and truly heal from the hurts from our past and can build a future to look forward to. I look forward to walking along side you in your journey of healing!
Location
218 E. Bridge, Granbury, 76048, TX