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I provide psychotherapy services for adults in Texas. I most often work with those struggling with their sense of self, phase-of-life challenges, and codependency/boundary issues.
I believe we cannot change things that are outside of our awareness, and we cannot grow without first having acceptance of where we are in our journey. The things that we seek to change about ourselves are not “weaknesses;” in fact, the very behaviors and beliefs that are no longer serving us now may have been necessary survival defenses at one point in life. My goal is to help you understand where in life you developed those behaviors/beliefs, how they have shaped you, and how they can be shifted into a more healthy, adaptive approach moving forward.
My approach
We cannot always control what life brings our way, but we can work to shift our relationship to the inevitable struggles that we encounter. I have experienced the transformational change that comes with accepting the circumstances that cannot be changed while also making changes where it may not have previously felt possible. It is my privilege to walk alongside clients in their pursuit of self-discovery, self-compassion, and acceptance.
I am a proud native Houstonian. I graduated from The University of Texas before receiving my master’s degree in social work from The University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. I gained most of my experience working with those impacted by addiction at an outpatient treatment facility. In doing so, I have supported clients through struggles with self-care, establishing healthy boundaries, examining their inner critic, and embodying a more compassionate sense of self.
Connecting with someone and having the privilege of hearing their story has always brought me a deep sense of joy, and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is absolutely essential. I utilize a variety of modalities depending on a client’s needs, though my style can be described as person-centered and focused on the cultivation of mindful awareness and self-compassion. I often utilize EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment theory, and family systems theory.