What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
I believe the biggest barrier in individuals receiving care is the difficulty in knowing where to start when looking for a mental health provider, and the long waitlist during this time which does not allow for an individual to receive help in a timely manner.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
When working with my I want the individual I am assisting to understand that I am here to meet them where they are, and provide them with information and guidance in regards to their needs.
What does a first session with you look like?
A first session with me looks like a get to know you conversation. I like to explain the counseling, learn if you have been in counseling before, and answer any questions you may have. I also inquire on what it is that brought you to counseling and review the concerns I have read from any intake paperwork. This session helps me gain an understanding of what your needs may be, and allows for the beginning of treatment goals to be established.
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.
Dependence issues
Relying on others to an unhealthy degree. May manifest as submissiveness, clinginess, or fear of being alone. Generally stems from a lack of self-efficacy, making people feel unable to make simple decisions or express disagreement.
Mood disorders
Mood disorder is a broad term used to include the different types of depressive and bipolar disorders, all of which affect mood. With a mood disorder, your moods may range from extremely low to extremely high or irritable.
Trauma
Trauma is the result of experiencing a perceived, extremely distressful event. Although the stress threshold for each person differs, meaning that each person considers and experiences trauma differently, it is an event that tops one’s threshold. It exceeds one’s ability to cope or emotionally process. Symptoms may include shock, anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, feeling disconnected, mood swings, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.
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.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
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.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Fees
$115
First Session
$115
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Group Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Training / Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensure
TX, LPC, 76444
Education
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice, New Mexico State University
Work History
My employment history has provided me with the privilege of working with a wide array of individuals. I have worked with those who struggle with severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, survivors of various abuse situations, and substance use.
Location
8910 Deerwood Drive, Rowlett, 75088, TX