Welcome! I received my Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, where I specialized in motivation and teaching clinical practice. Since the late 90’s, I have been practicing as a social worker and therapist in trauma and disability, in private practice, and at medical locations. I have also taught counseling and clinical practice courses at different universities in Texas. I enjoy working with diverse communities, and I focus on a person’s resilience through promoting inner-strengths, self-awareness, and self-care.
Topics
I have worked extensively with adults and youth who have experienced stressful changes related to:
| SADNESS | WORRIES |
| depression | anger |
| bipolar | obsessiveness |
| low self-worth | attention |
| trauma | motivation |
| RELATIONSHIPS | TRANSITION |
| communication |
career/education
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| dependence | loss |
| family topics | purpose |
| separation/divorce |
religion/spirituality
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| HEALTH | CULTURE |
| disability | international |
| illness | LGBTQ+ |
| injury | race |
| addiction |
women’s issues
|
Approaches
Treatment Orientation that I use are based on your preferences and needs. These approaches may include:
| Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) |
Motivational Interviewing
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| Compassion Focused | Narrative |
| Culturally Sensitive |
Prolonged Exposure
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| Dialectical (DBT) |
Solution Focused
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| Existential | Somatic |
| Interpersonal |
Strength-Based/Positive Psychology
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| Mindfulness |
Trauma-Focused
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Personal Interests
For fun, I get out into the Texas sunshine, swim in rivers, hike, play with my dog, and watching indie film.
More information
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Texas Strengths Based Counseling 