I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in marriage counseling, trauma, and abuse. As divorce rates rise, so does my desire to help struggling marriages; a large part of my approach to marriage counseling is using the Gottman Method. I also work with teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and a variety of other issues. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Biblical Counseling, based on each client's individual needs and desires. My goal is to help my clients reach their goals! I believe the purpose of therapy is not for clients to depend on therapy, but for therapy to be a tool to aid in the process of healing, reconciliation, and recovery in a healthy time frame, so that clients no longer need therapy. I offer biblical and non-biblical counseling; for both, I am constantly learning. I also constantly network with and learn from other therapists in the North Texas area and beyond through networking meetings, conferences, and virtual trainings. When people ask me how I knew that counseling is what I wanted to do as a career, I say, “when I realized that I could get paid to do what I already love to do.” When I’m not counseling you can probably find me at a coffee shop, with friends, or doing things with my church. I love Jesus and He loves you, too!

My experience is working with trauma. I primarily use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which uses imagery and helps resolve negative body sensations associated with stuck emotions and images. This allows for quicker resolutions to issues than typical talk therapy. I also use EMDR and Gottman Method for Couples counseling. Soul wounds as well as traumatic experiences can create stuck points in life that need resolution. Using interventions that work with the science of your brain helps reboot your brain and find resolutions for the brain's tendency to return to the same rut where depression and anxiety tend to grow. So, whether you've experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or chronic pain, let's talk about new ways to move forward. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for you be heard. If you desire to incorporate Christian principles and spiritual coping skills into your therapy experience, I am a believer and would be honored to encourage you on your journey. Being a therapist is a God given calling for me to walk alongside those who are hurting.

Are you or your child struggling with past trauma? Unresolved trauma can manifest in many ways. Often people are depressed, anxious or constantly worried. You might find that even the most mundane tasks are overwhelming. In children, this can often look like frequent tantrums, defiance or poor performance. People often try a multitude of things before seeking therapy. But often exploring these traumas in a safe, non-judgmental space can be just the thing you or your child may need.I am a certified trauma specialist, working with clients who have experienced sexual, physical or emotional trauma. In your session, I will give you tools to help you navigate the day-to-day as well as to help you develop coping skills that will be designed for you to reach your potential and overcome your trauma.As a Christian, I believe I am called to help people heal. I know that acknowledging the difficult events in your past is hard. I am here to help. Please feel free to reach out and I will be happy to schedule a session with you.