Services
- Individual
- Family
- Child
About My Clients
If you’re unsure of how to support your child with behavioral or emotional needs, have felt embarrassed by your child’s negative behaviors in public, or you've been getting phone calls from school about your child's behavior, I can teach you a set of skills effective in improving child behaviors, increasing child self-esteem, compliance, and that lead to more positive child interactions with parents, siblings, and peers.
My Background and Approach
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Edward’s University in Austin and later my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. After receiving my master’s in counseling, I went on to obtain my professional license in Texas and specialize in early childhood mental health. I have over 6 years of experience providing therapy to children and their families on a variety of presenting issues including anxiety (separation/selective mutism), ADHD, low self-esteem, aggressive behaviors, defiance, and distant parent-child relationships. I utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and aim to create a space for parents to learn positive ways of interacting with their children and practice the skills and strategies needed to address difficult behaviors. With older children, I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to to shift the way they think about situations and regain control of their feelings.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a therapist I believe in working collaboratively with parents and families in achieving improved child behaviors and stronger parent-child relationships. I’m passionate about working with parents due to my own experiences being raised in a single-parent household and seeing the stress of a parent with limited tools to manage difficult child behaviors and situations.