I was born and raised in Texas and I will always call Dallas home. I enjoy exploring different cities, trying new foods, engaging in water activities, and roller skating and so much more!
I earned my BS in Applied Learning and Development and my master’s in Educational Psychology (Counselor Education) from the University of Texas at Austin. I am trained in school, community, and clinical counseling.
As a therapist and change agent, it is my duty to advocate and support at the individual and community levels. At its core, advocacy is about creating change in circumstances that contribute to or create problems or inequalities.
I am trained and competent in providing services to both youth and adults. I specialize in supporting issues around anxiety and stress, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, self-esteem, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and college student concerns. You can expect me to bring my true and authentic self into sessions. I may not share the same experiences as you, however, I am able to empathize and meet you where you are.
I consider myself to be honest, direct, and transparent. My interests are specifically geared toward those who are Queer, Black, Latinx, or come from refugee backgrounds because I understand that often times they want to do more, but unfortunately, do not have the necessary resources.
Trainings I’ve Attended
As a dedicated therapist, I have participated in numerous professional development and continuing education programs, including specialized training in trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and ethics in counseling. These courses have enhanced my clinical skills, ensuring I provide my clients the highest quality of care in diverse therapeutic settings.
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Courageous Conversations: Social Justice Movements and Counselor Education
Documentation & Record-Keeping Essentials for Mental Health Professionals
School Counselors Addressing Social-Emotional Needs Through Evidenced-Based Programs
Inclusive Language: What to Think About and How to Recover When You Get It Wrong
Pressing Power Out of Poverty: Modeling Success from its Stress
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Affirming Counseling Practice with Queer People of Color: From Margins to Center
Black Males and Grief: What Counselors Don't Know and Need to Know
Courageous Conversations: African American Men and Mental Health
Empowerment: What Really Matters in Counseling Marginalized Youth
Play Therapy for All: Clinical Implications When Working with Clients of ColorRacial Battle Fatigue and Mental Health
Recreating Black Clients' Stories with Narrative Therapy
Undocumented Immigrants: Challenges, Strengths, and Social Justice
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Addiction and Suicide Interventions Specialized for Trauma
Complex Trauma in Families: Techniques, Tactics, and Advocacy
Creative Group Counseling for Anxiety (CGCA): Run an Effective Group in Your Setting
Get Out Your Toolbox Again: Using 15 Experiential Activities with Families in Crisis
Grief and Loss Processing with Children and Adolescents
Groups to Process Incidents of Hate and Bigotry: Creating Dialogue and Understanding
Making a Practical Difference: Promoting Mental Health and Averting Addiction
"No One Prepares For This": Lessons From Charlottesville
Saving Lives One at a Time: An Evidence-Based Treatment Model for Combating Opiate Disorders
Supporting School Engagement and Success Through Trauma-Informed Counseling