In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
Whether you need help navigating life transitions or realizing your potential for emotional growth and healing, I have a down-to-earth strength-based, supportive approach that encourages therapeutic and compassionate conversations.
What does a first session with you look like?
The first session is for information gathering for both of us. I will receive background information about you and your most pressing concerns. I will answer any questions you may have about my experience and knowledge to ensure that we will be able to work together in a collaborative way.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
Going into therapy should be like putting the finishing touches on your life. My goal in working with clients is to assist them in discovering their strengths so they can use them to create the life they most desire. I believe clients move towards growth when the time is right. Most clients enter therapy when they have reached a critical life transition. In our time together, we will explore how your thoughts determine your feelings and behavior and find ways to change negative thought and behavior patterns. We will work on gaining tools to feel better, more confident and satisfied with your life. I also use mindfulness based techniques to integrate a mind body approach.
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.
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Life transitions
Positive and negative change can be difficult, including things like moving, breaking up, adjusting to parenthood, or changing careers. It’s normal to feel stressed, however, life transitions can inhibit people from living healthy lifestyles.
Stress
Distress stems from a subjective perception of something being unwanted, undesirable, or detrimental to your wellbeing. Excessive stress significantly impairs mental and physical health and is associated with many diseases and conditions.
General Expertise
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.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life.
Bipolar disorder
Characterized by alternating symptoms of depression and mania. During more extreme episodes, depression may lead to the point of suicidal ideation and attempts while extreme bouts of mania are marked by impulsive behavior, lack of sleep, elevated esteem, and even psychosis.
Fees
$125
First Session
$125
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Eclectic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Training / Certifications
LPC in Texas
Licensure
TX, LPC, 19750
CO, LPC, 0017826
Education
MS Ed in Counseling, SUNY Plattsburgh
Work History
I have 31 years of experience working with a wide range of ages dealing with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work stress and stage of life concerns. I use elements of CBT, person centered therapy, strength based therapy and mindfulness based techniques. Therapy will be a collaborative approach with goals and treatment geared towards your individual needs.
Location
Remote Therapy, ., 79109, TX