About Me
My passion for personal growth began here in Austin, Texas, when Whole Foods was really just a market! It was a very exciting and inspiring time. Many of us were exploring a vast landscape of therapies and close-knit communities that fostered emotional and spiritual growth. I’m so grateful to have had that experience as a young adult during my undergraduate years at the University of Texas. It was the beginning of a very rewarding personal and professional journey. Here are some of the highlights:
- Graduated from UT Austin with a degree in Psychology
- Worked as counselor in the field of addictions and behavioral health
- Obtained MSW from Fordham University in New York and became a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
- Held management and supervisory roles within treatment facilities in Texas and New York
- Provided counseling services at local hospice with terminally ill patients and their family members
- Provided psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in a private practice setting while obtaining clinical licensure
- Began private practice as an independently licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) in 2013
- Board approved clinical supervisor for LMSW’s since 2015
Counseling Style and Approach
- My counseling style is warm and engaging, highly relational, and is informed by experience, research on attachment, neurobiology and systems theory. Therapy is individualized based on personal needs, goals, background, history and situation.
- My integrative approach acknowledges the mind/body connection. Many people find it helpful to incorporate meditation, relaxation and other strategies to help regulate mood and process difficult emotions.
Background and Education
- More than 20 years of combined clinical experience
- BA Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
- MSW, Fordham University in New York
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas
- Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, Texas
- Certified Life Coach