about me
WELCOME!
My work with trauma, crisis, and substance use began in juvenile probation settings and it has continued into public schools and residential treatment. I have treated and worked with teenagers / young adults in crisis and their families for 10 years, in addition to experience working at domestic violence shelters.
My passion is helping teens and adults untangle the complicated web of traumatic experiences and addictions in order to lead happier and healthier lives. If you are struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why, or maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges and need help
sorting out the complexities, I want to help. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.
Using evidence-based techniques, knowledge of neuroscience, and frequent humor and sarcasm, I provide a bold, warm, and no-fluff approach to therapy.
I offer in-person therapy in Irving, TX, serving the Las Colinas area, as well as telehealth therapy across Texas and Florida.
Specialties:
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Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
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Substance use
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Addictive behavior (cutting, sex, risk taking, etc.)
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Relationships / attachment / codependency
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Teens and adults
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Post-treatment aftercare
Modalities:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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EMDR
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Interpersonal Neurobiology
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Adaptive Information Processing
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Somatic Therapy
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DBT
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Mindfulness
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Motivational Interviewing
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy