I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples and family, and I maintain a private practice in The Woodlands, TX.
With years of experience as a therapist and with a M.A. in Counseling and an M.A. in Human Development & Family Studies, I am currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, trauma and grief.
I am an interactive, Cognitive-Behavioral therapist and am fully trained in EMDR. My approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My belief is that we are all trying to do our best with what we have available to us. Life throws us all kinds of challenges, but the only things we really have any control over are our own thoughts and behaviors. Through both personal and professional experiences, I have found that our thoughts guide our emotions and our emotions guide our behavior. I know that traumatic memories can be desensitized and reprocessed by using eye movements. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I love spending time with my family! I became a widowed mother with two wonderful children in 2005. I remarried a great man in 2012 who gifted me with 3 great stepchildren. We have all made it through several big life transitions with flying colors. Our family also includes three dogs. I enjoy working out at the gym, reading, cooking, crocheting, gardening, traveling and last but not least, eating chocolate!
Education
M.A. in Counseling, Sam Houston State University.
M.A. in Human Development & Family Studies.
License
Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas.
Professional Memberships
Member of the American Counseling Association.
Member of the Texas Counseling Association.