How has your particular field of specialization evolved in recent years and how has that impacted your work?
I worked primarily with clients of whom the majority experienced complex trauma. Trauma and chronic traumatic stress affect the brain and body as a whole, recognizing that the psychology is intricately interconnected with the physiology of the person.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
Therapy really is about the client-therapist reciprocal relationship and trust-building. The therapist is not here to "get inside your head" and tell you who to be. A therapy session is the client's time to address whatever is most meaningful or critical in their lives. Did you know that most Therapists enter into therapy as required per the graduate degree?
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
I believe that the clients identify their goals through interactive conversation with the Therapist when establishing therapy; goals can emerge and be flexible as therapy progresses, and clients reassess themselves and their lives.
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Loss/Grief
Adolescent mental health
Trauma
General Expertise
Depression
Anxiety
Loss/Grief
Adolescent mental health
Aging related concerns
Attachment issues
Autism spectrum disorder
Child mental health
Fees
$200
First Session
$150
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Training / Certifications
Motivational Interviewing, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Mindfulness
Art therapy 2 yr Master Degree level program
Licensure
TX, LMFT, 203163
CA, LMFT, 46439
Education
MasterDegree, Marriage and Family Therapy, MA, LMFT
Bachelor Degree Human Development
Work History
I worked primarily with adolescents and young adults for 15 years (ages 10-25). These individuals experienced complex traumas, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, family changes, peer conflicts, academic challenges, etc. An individual at times may chose to include a family member in their session.
Location
4447 N. Central Expy, D, 75205, TX