Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
Forming genuine, meaningful connections is about the most important thing we do in life. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a little upside down, people die from isolation and research shows that.
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
My primary methodology is as an eclectic Rogerian meaning in the first session I will listen, ask questions, and listen again. When we meet for the second session I will let you know which approaches are shown to be most effective according to research, what pieces I believe will be the most effective, and then we will put your recovery path together as a team.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
Being people can be kind of fun and weird, I like to share that. I work from the lens of positive psychology. Yes, you have concerns, problems, and challenges. You also have strengths and have survived all of your worst days. In both my personal and professional life I love seeing the passions people carry or develop within themselves, it is awe inspiring.
Specialties
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Adolescent mental health
Men's health
Substance abuse
General Expertise
Careers
Self-Esteem
Addiction
Communication issues
Divorce & separation
Drug addiction & abuse
Family issues
Identity development
Fees
$135
First Session
$155
Couples Therapy
$155
Group Therapy
$135
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Group Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eclectic Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
The Gottman Method
Training / Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Intern
Principal Early Childhood - 12th
ESL Supplement Early Childhood - 12th
Career and Technology grades 6-12
Generalist Early Childhood - 8th
Licensure
TX, LPC, 81698
Education
M. Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Lamar University
M. Ed. Educational Leadership St. Thomas
B.A. Philsophy Texas Tech University
Work History
While working as a public school teacher for 15 years I founded after school activities for STEM and LGBT activities and worked with an LGBT resource center for 3 years facilitating groups. Transitioning to counselling I worked with young adults in alternative peer groups dealing with substance abuse, private practice, a clinical psychiatric hospital, and a long term dual diagnosis substance abuse center. Advocating for marginalized populations, I founded Houston's largest polyamory community.
Location
1411 Wunche Loop, Spring, 77373, TX