Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Are you feeling alone, on-edge or disconnected? Do you feel held back by limiting beliefs or feel stuck? My ideal client is an adult or older adult that is looking to delve into how their past life experiences have influenced their current circumstances and are willing to explore healing their past for a better future. My client is hopeful for positive changes and is open to accepting support.
My Background and Approach
I am trained in evidence-based therapies including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, Motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices to provide comprehensive, collaborative support to my clients. I utilize an integrative person-centered approach based on your individual needs & goals to guide our sessions. I am licensed clinical social worker in Texas and Idaho. I've been teaching MSW student interns since 2021 and I am a licensed clinical supervisor in the state of Texas. For 10 years, I worked with homeless Veterans to get them housed and then to address their traumas once they were in stable housing & a foundation of safety in order to focus on their mental health. We addressed war traumas, family of origin traumas, childhood traumas, trauma from being unhoused and living on the streets, etc. I have been working with older adults residing in nursing homes since.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am a laid-back, non-judgmental, compassionate therapist providing a secure and welcoming space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Utah. I earned a Master's degree in Social Work (MSSW) from The University of Texas at Austin with a focus on gerontology (GRACE), clinical counseling and mental health interventions. I love watching sports (Go Utes! & Hook 'em Horns) and I especially love traveling the world to experience and learn about all different cultures. I have explored 26 countries and counting. In my free time, I enjoy getting my sweat on at hip-hop cardio and playing my golden doodle named Pemba who grabs my attention when not in sessions.