Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I specialize in helping adults better navigate stress, anxiety, OCD, and eating concerns in order to live fuller lives. Struggling with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders without the guidance of a therapist who specializes in what you're facing can be draining. I work with adults who want an active approach to therapy that's based in research, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to make a real difference in your life.
My Background and Approach
I'm a licensed psychologist in Texas. I have over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy. I researched body image and eating behaviors at Vanderbilt University (where I earned a BA). I also earned a doctorate of psychology (PsyD) at Wheaton College (researching depression, thought patterns, and parent support and teaching students in the doctoral psychology program). I've had the privilege to work with diverse people in Chicago, IL, and an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Momentous Institute in Dallas, Texas. I was a senior psychologist at a group practice in Dallas before launching TherLively. I’ve trained extensively in CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP) for OCD. I use a personalized approach to Enhanced CBT for eating disorders; I take a Health-At-Every-Size approach to guide adults in improving your relationship with your body and an Intuitive Eating approach to helping you enjoy food again.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I tailor evidence based treatments, such as CBT, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to fit you. In therapy, I focus on your goals and your strengths to assist you in improving how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, self, and others. I enjoy working with you to incorporate your culture, values, and spiritual beliefs (if any) into an active therapy approach.