I graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 2003 with a degree in Psychology and received a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University in 2007. I have actively worked in the mental health field since 2003 and have enjoyed working with all ages!

I have experience working with children from birth to three years old with behavioral concerns, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. Some areas I have specialized training or advance work experience include career counseling, substance abuse/addiction, life transitions, Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) and geriatric population.

I enjoy working with a variety of areas which means I incorporate aspects of various treatment modalities in my counseling. I often include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and reality therapy when working with clients.

Outside of the office I enjoy family time, watching  movies, reading the occasional book or researching new techniques, visiting with friends, working art, decorating and spending time in the great outdoors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Arts in Counselor Education
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Advanced training in working with Autism

Specialties

• Abuse/Trauma
• Adolescence
• Adults
• Anger Management
• Anxiety 
• Bereavement, Grief and loss
• Children  (ages 5 and up)
• Christian counseling
• Couples therapy
• Depression  
• Divorce
• Geriatrics 
• Life Transitions
• PTSD
• Self-esteem
• Stress Management