Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
I love working with couples wanting to improve their communication, conflict management, emotional and sexual connection, trust, and shared goals. My individual adults and teens often seek support in improving their relationships, processing difficult feelings or events, managing anxiety and stress, and making positive behavioral changes. My areas of interest include trust recovery, influence of military/police careers on partners/teens, parenting, premarital discussions, and life changes.
My Background and Approach
I am an Associate Therapist and the Client Coordinator for The Center for Relationships, an Austin-based counseling center founded by Dr. Vagdevi Meunier, a certified Gottman couples therapist and trainer. I am a Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator, have completed the Gottman Level 1 training, and regularly consult with Dr. Meunier on cases. I work from an attachment, emotionally-focused, and strengths-based lens. My style involves working directively and collaboratively with each person's goals, interests, and efforts. I also like to bring humor and playfulness into sessions to provide an atmosphere of comfort and acceptance. Each of my couples completes a full assessment during the first few sessions that provides a comprehensive view of their relationship. Once we identify where their relationship can be strengthened, they learn skills and research-based interventions to improve those areas.