Your life doesn't have to be this way. The consequences of the past can impact our moods and our relationships right here, right now. If your partner is half-way out the door, your boss is reprimanding you, and you find yourself increasingly alone as your friends ghost you, it might be time for a change. Maybe one of your friends gets bold one day and says, "Maybe it is time you talked to someone." My clients tell me that therapy has helped them not "get over" a traumatic childhood or relationship, anger problems, or the suicide of a loved one, but put those losses in context, understand how our brain protects us from pain, and find better coping skills to rebuild a life worth living.

Choosing a psychologist can be stressful, confusing, and frightening. Will she be able help us? How long will it take? What do I look for? My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative effort where you and I work on mutually agreed upon goals. We work to solve specific problems within a specific time frame. After carefully assessing the present concerns, we explore the problems within the context of family dynamics and medical history. We then identify goals and agree on ways to accomplish them. This problem-solving, time-limited approach enables you to identify your strengths, focus on the problems, attain your goals, and succeed in your treatment. This process does not have to take forever. I look forward to working with you.

Relationships are the cornerstone of a happy and successful life. Depression, anxiety, and anger can disrupt your ability to form and sustain healthy relationships with others and with yourself. The ways you choose to cope with and react to your strong and stressful emotions affect your sense of well-being and self-esteem, which naturally affect your ability to feel effective in your work and social life. I provide a supportive therapeutic environment in which you can explore your own ability to relate to others and to gain a greater understanding of yourself. I work well with older adolescents, young adults and couples who struggle with identity, family, communication problems, and coping abilities. Often, we will explore substance use, sexuality, and verbal/physical aggression. Together, we will explore the foundations for these behaviors and work to create the positive change you desire. I do my best to create a safe space that allows for the development of trust and confidence in the therapeutic relationship. My client's comfort is of utmost importance; I want you to feel supported as we begin to explore your inner world and the world of your relationships.

Dealing with Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse, Relationship Issues, Trauma or Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse? I am here to help. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. My office is conveniently located near Frankford and the Dallas North Tollway. I am affiliated with Curis Functional Health. If I am not the right fit, we have many wonderful providers with various specialties who are also available. I also offer a 12 week anger resolution group (both online and in-person). This program focuses on teaching new skills to better manage the anger response, but more importantly helps clients identify underlying issues which contribute to anger. By addressing these, clients get angry less often and with less intensity. This is an on-going group so clients may start at anytime.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

"It's never too late to be the person you wish to be." I am a firm believer of this, and I can help you become the person you wish to be. Together we can work to improve your problem situations and circumstances. You will learn useful tools and techniques to alleviate or possibly eliminate your stressful problems. You will learn healthier thinking and coping skills. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your emotional needs and overcome barriers that keep you from being the person you wish you were. I take an open-minded approach to the well-being of the individuals I work with by considering factors such as work life, family traditions, cultural beliefs, spirituality, and sexual identity of the individuals I serve. I offer counseling sessions for individuals (teens and adults), as well as couples counseling (regardless of marital status or sexuality). Services Individual Counseling for adults and teens Group Counseling Family Counseling Couples Counseling (regardless of marital status and/or sexuality) Help with troubled or "difficult" teens Lectures, talks, workshops, and seminars (Tailored to your needs) Licensed Professional Counselor Intern Supervision for LPCi's Parenting education Phone counseling sessions

Life can throw many challenges our way! Counseling is a positive way to navigate through these challenges by developing the skills and tools necessary to live a more fulfilled life. Through a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, exploration of family dynamics, and the use of each individual's own strengths and attributes, I strive to help clients achieve balance and happiness in their lives. I believe the relationship built between a counselor and client is important and will work hard to ensure a safe and trusting environment. I am thoroughly trained and practiced in both individual and couples counseling. In addition, I have a great deal of experience and training in parenting/step-parenting skills, coping with divorce and loss of family members, self-esteem and self-image struggles, depression, anxiety and anger management.

My mission is to help you become the BEST you that you can be! Benefits of Psychotherapy: -Learning how to transform from being a victim to becoming empowered -Communicating assertively as opposed to aggressively and/or passive aggressively -Achieving balance in all areas of your life -Understanding the meaning and purpose of your life by unlocking and discovering your true values and desires -Creating a sense of self -Recognizing thoughts that are irrational and how they impact your feelings and behavior -Acknowledging the existence of hopefulness instead of hopelessness -Learning how to become proactive as opposed to reactive My strongest attribute is my positive attitude and my belief that nothing is impossible. I believe all my clients are individuals and their needs are unique to them and that all wounds can be healed. I treat every client with respect and with positive regard to help them to see their true potential and to help them resolve thier issues whatever they may be. I deal with a lot of deperession, grief, anxiety and relationship issues. I also deal with adolescent issues, adoption issues, body image/self esteem issues, grief issues, anger management, gender identity issues and eating disorders. Let me help you~ to help yourself become the YOU that you want to be! "A man is but a product of his thoughts-what he thinks-he becomes!" Winston Churchill