Below is information about how I help.
Where I work:
I work out of our Liberty Hill office. I also meet through video counseling sessions.
Who I work with:
Children, Teens and Parents.
What I help with:
I help alleviate distress, offer hope and healing, and provide the space for personal growth and change. I spend time listening to help people process their thoughts and feelings. I partner with parents to navigate issues with their kids. I assist in clarifying goals and develop practical steps to meet those goals. I love helping people get through challenges and helping them get to the next level of their lives.
My specializations:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Parent-child relationships
- Play Therapy
- Divorce adjustments
- Self-esteem and identity issues
- Attachment and trauma
- Family Communication
- Self-harming behavior
- Grief and Loss
- Stress and Anger
- Trauma
- Sexual Trauma
- Boundaries
- LGBTQ
- Substance Issues
- School Related Issue
- Life Transitions
Cost and Insurance:
Our standard rates can be found at the bottom of our Counseling Services page.
I am currently not considered in-network with any insurance plan and so I do not file insurance claims. For those wishing to use insurance, after payment, I can provide a receipt for insurance reimbursement. Here are instructions on how to obtain Out of Network reimbursement.
FSA/HSA is payment options are accepted in our office. Always check with your insurance provider for information about your specific behavioral health benefits. Even with BCBS, your behavioral health coverage may have requirements or have been carved out.
About Me:
I'm a Licensed Professional and Nationally Board Certified Counselor. I earned a B.S. in Family Studies and M.Ed. in Education from Texas Tech University and an M.Ed. in Counseling & Guidance from Texas State University. I specialize in work with children and adolescents. I have over 20 years of experience working with kids and their families. Prior to going into private practice, I worked as a School Counselor at the elementary and secondary levels.
I use a person-centered approach to work through a range of mental health concerns related to anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, and managing life transitions. I also support those simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. Therapy approaches I may use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Humanistic & Play Therapy. I may also incorporate motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and art into my therapeutic interventions dependent on the goals desired.
My goal is to provide a climate of safety, acceptance, and comfort for people to explore their emotions. I’m dedicated to treating all individuals in a way that honors their culture, preferences, and beliefs without judgement. As part of our working relationship I provide respect, compassion and inevitably humor. I feel that the quality of the counseling relationship is fundamental in the therapeutic process and I’m passionate about supporting that relationship. Ultimately my goal is to strengthen my client's self-awareness and their ability to apply skills learned to their everyday lives.
I have lived in the Central Texas area all of my adult life. I enjoy OTF workouts, traveling with my family and listening to mental health podcasts. I'm a proud mom of 3 incredible beings and fur-Mom to 2 who like to claim reign of my home. I consider it a privilege to empower children & teens with personal development skills that will stay with them all of their lives.
