How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
I believe developing therapy goals should be a collaboration between the client and myself. My job is to help the client identify the problems. Then we set SMART goals: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Based goals. Setting goals is the roadmap to help the client know how to get from point A to point B.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
You don't have to shoulder it all by yourself. Counseling is a safe place you can drop your worries, concerns, and problems. It's a place to develop better coping mechanisms for living life.
What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
The key is that it be an emotional bond of trust, caring, and respect.
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Loss/Grief
Addiction
Bipolar disorder
General Expertise
Work Stress
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Social Anxiety
ADHD
Aging related concerns
Anger management
Caregiver stress & support
In-Network Insurance
All Savers Insurance
Cigna
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
Oscar Health
Oxford Health Plans
UMR
UnitedHealthCare (UHC)
Fees
$120
First Session
$150
Family Therapy
$150
Couples Therapy
$120
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Person-Centered Therapy
Training / Certifications
National Board Certified Counselor
Licensure
TX, LPC, 61549
TX, LPC, 61549
Education
Masters of Education - Counseling
Bachelors of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Work History
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor with 25 years of experience in the counseling field. I received my bachelors and masters degree from Texas Tech University, and I have worked in treatment centers for addiction and sober living settings. I have worked with people with a number of co-occurring disorders such as Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Depressive Disorder- not to mention Grief issues and Trauma issues. So, I feel confident in helping people of all ages and from all walks of life treat their mental health disorders.
Location
5717 - 66th St. Ste. #125, PH. # (806) 441-8306, Lubbock, 79424, TX