Education
Texas Tech University - BBA
University of Illinois at Chicago - MSW
License and Professional Affiliations
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Texas License #54869
Member National Assocition of Social Workers (NASW)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to creating a collaborative approach working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. I received my undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University and went on to get my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety disorders, body image and eating disorders, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I have many years of experience in the behavioral health field at multiple levels of care including inpatient behavioral health hospitals, ER crisis hospital units, residential treatment facilities, outpatient day programs, and private practice counseling.
In my practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness. I help the individual come to understand the core issue/fear of a lot of the dysfunctional behavior that they are doing. I use acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches to help individuals better understand their reason for seeking support. My approach is to educate the individual, work with them on their awareness of their emotions and behavior, and then work on implementing behavior changes. I offer reflective and strategic support that helps clients move toward their core values. I believe in using a strengths-based lens and humor to help clients create a healthier relationship with themself and with others. I want to work with my client(s) to be able to engage in the life they want to enjoy living daily.
I also offer teletherapy appointments. This can be helpful for those with busy schedules, travel schedules, or childcare needs.
Please call or email to schedule an appointment with me:
512-884-1277