A therapist who believes the relationship you want, with others and with yourself, is within reach.

People and the way they relate to each other have fascinated me since I was young. As a quiet observer, I recognized the evolution within relationships and within people, as well as a desire to be connected to each other. Sometimes that connection gets disrupted… and here is where I found my strength and my passion. There is nothing more gratifying than watching you move from disconnection to reconnection.

I consider it a privilege and an honor to guide you on your journey. For this reason, I left agency work for private practice so I could focus on helping people like you who just want more stability and security in your lives and in your relationships.

On a personal note, I’m a huge proponent of supporting mental health through food and fitness, so you’ll often find me trying out new recipes in the kitchen, on my yoga mat, or lifting weights. I also love to read, write and immerse myself in art. Music, movies and dance are some of my favorites, especially when I get to experience them with my family and friends.

My experience

I began my private practice in Denton, Texas in 2010 and transitioned to working full-time in Southlake, Texas in 2015. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I went fully online to continue to provide people with ongoing access to therapy. Since then, I’ve welcomed new folks into my practice and have decided to remain a telehealth provider for the foreseeable future.

I work primarily with couples and adults from all over Texas. I welcome both unmarried and married couples and the LGBTQIA+ community.

From 2007 to 2011, I provided social skills groups and individual therapy in alternative education settings in Denton and at an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility in Dallas. Until January 2009, I spent two years as a contract family therapist for Youth and Family Counseling in Flower Mound, where I worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and families, including through the First Offender Program, which offered family therapy as an alternative to legal consequences for teens.

In the past, I’ve also worked with foster children and their families, providing leadership and support as well as in-home therapy and crisis intervention, and with domestic violence survivors, offering individual and group therapy and crisis intervention.

Training that shaped how I work

At The Family Institute at Northwestern University, I received extensive education in treating individuals, couples and families from pioneers and innovators in the field of family therapy. Unlike many programs, the Family Institute requires students to begin offering therapy during their first year of training. Because of that rigorous experience, I graduated feeling confident and ready to work with many different kinds of people.

Once I began working in the mental health field, I continued my education through supervision with Dr. Adam Coffey. With his guidance, I further developed my identity as a therapist, strengthening my ability to integrate practical application of theory with the creation of authentic, supportive relationships. Dr. Coffey also encouraged my study of mindfulness-based practices. As I brought mindfulness into my approach, I found it to be a powerful tool for re-energizing and transforming lives.

Today I integrate mindfulness, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, cognitive therapy, EMDR and practical skill-building in communication and coping.

Writing & media

I’ve contributed articles on relationships and personal growth to GoodTherapy.org, including pieces on holding on to healing in times of stress and growing when you feel unsupported, and I spoke with Authority Magazine about building a great relationship with your adult child. You’ll find more of my writing on the blog.