FAQ

Yes, I am on various insurance plans. Please contact me for more details.

Additionally, if I am not on your insurance plan, you may have out of network (OON) benefits available. I would be happy to provide you with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist’s office.

Sometimes, you may want me to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your physician, attorney, etc), but by law, I cannot release this information without first obtaining your written permission.

State law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:

* Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders requires therapists to report to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.

* If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.

* If a subpoena, court order, or other statute requires disclosure.

Telehealth involves the use of electronic communications to enable therapists to connect with live interactive video and/or audio communications. Telehealth allows you the opportunity to receive the same quality services that you would receive in an office, but from the comfort of your own private home or office setting using video therapy or teleconferencing.

Because every person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term for a specific issue or longer-term to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).

It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process – such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals.

Therapy can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and the hassles of daily life. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

• Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
• Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improving communication and listening skills
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

Many of my clients struggle with unresolved issues related to a significant, often traumatic loss or death of a loved one. They struggle with finding the courage to set boundaries for themselves.

A Certified Grief Educator has completed a program led by world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler. A grief educator understands that grief can be traumatic and transformative; we offer an individualized approach to grief and recognize that there is no timeline or cure for grief. Empathy, genuineness, honesty, and respect are essential elements. It is a holistic approach to grieving. The past, present, and future play an important role in each person’s grief experience.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps someone identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress, depression, and anxiety. It focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (actions) and aims to challenge and reframe those negative, intrusive beliefs and develop more adaptive, productive coping strategies. CBT is an evidence based and goal-oriented approach that empowers you to actively participate in your own healing and growth.

I draw much of my approach from my extensive training and experience with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While honoring and holding space for your loss, you can also develop new, more helpful patterns of thinking and reframe how you view your loss. While, you cannot change what has happened, you can reframe how you think about the things that have happened in your life. You will feel renewed hope for your future, wake up ready to start your day, and know that you can integrate the love and the pain while still honoring the memory of your loved one.

Yes, you may curse in session. Please be yourself. It is important to me that you are comfortable and feel free to speak with your true voice. And no, you don’t need to apologize to me when you curse!

Ultimately, this is a question only you can answer. However, I can only help you if I know what is going on in your world. This is a safe place to share those things you are not comfortable sharing with anyone else, even the things that feel shameful or embarrassing. Therapy with me is a judgment-free zone.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Texas.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, living in and based out of Texas. I am also licensed in California and New Mexico as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

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I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes since I was five years old. It can be difficult and challenging. However, I have never let it stop me from achieving my goals and dreams, both personally and professionally!

I enjoy working out, walking my dog, and participating in my son’s extracurricular activities at school. I am a volunteer moderator for Tenderhearts support groups.

Yes, I have a daughter, granddaughter, and two sons. I am also a proud dog mom to my precious German Shepherd, Violet!

Yes, I was in counseling as a teenager, struggling with depression, anxiety and just finding my way in the world. I found this experience so life-changing. This experience helped guide my decision to study psychology and the mental health field.