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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. My areas of clinical competence include individual counseling, play therapy, couples and family counseling, mediation, and EMDR. I believe clients have the innate capacity to resolve their own problems and make empowered decisions when offered skilled guidance and support. As a counselor, I strive to create a safe and encouraging space—one that allows for healing, growth, and even the simple but profound act of learning to breathe again. I want my practice to be a place where you can let out a deep breath you didn’t know you were holding.

 

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My goal is to help clients blossom into greater self-awareness, self-confidence, independence, and emotional resilience as they navigate life’s complex challenges. I aim to be the kind of steady presence that helps people pause, reconnect, and begin moving forward with renewed strength.

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I have a special heart for individuals with trauma and PTSD, particularly children, as well as Veterans and First Responders. My therapeutic work is deeply informed by a trauma-sensitive lens and a commitment to compassion and respect.

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I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University, a CACREP-accredited program. My graduate training emphasized work with children and adolescents, including coursework in Beginning and Advanced Play Therapy, Autism in Therapy, and Child and Adolescent Counseling. During my internship, I also gained experience supporting senior citizens and adults with disabilities.

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Before entering graduate school, I worked as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional/Case Manager. In that role, I primarily supported children diagnosed with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and intellectual disabilities, ensuring access to comprehensive services to help them reach their highest potential.

Following graduate school, I received training as a Certified Mediator and incorporate mediation strategies into my family therapy work. I utilize this approach to empower families and facilitate nonjudgmental, collaborative conflict resolution. As a neutral facilitator, I help family members identify shared goals and work toward sustainable solutions.

 

I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy for trauma and other emotional difficulties. I use EMDR with children in the play therapy room and with adults and teens to address PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and self-esteem concerns.

 

Beyond individual and family therapy, I’ve co-taught classes on Parenting Techniques and Addiction at a local women’s shelter. My background as a Girl Scout

leader also reflects my dedication to youth development. I’ve worked

with many groups of young girls on topics such as body image, social

skills, bullying, self-esteem, and communication—core themes that

continue to inform my work with children and teens.