About Me

Like many, I had no clue what I wanted to do for work when I completed school. My career assessments came back showing interests in people and things - I could work with people in careers such as teacher or social worker, or I could work with things like jet engines or steel construction. Without adequate guidance on how to understand these diverse results, I wandered around careers in the financial sector until returning to graduate school to study Professional Counseling. I received my M.S. and Ed.S. degrees from Georgia State University where (given my personal experience) I was drawn to career counseling within the focus of mental health counseling. Research has shown if I understand who I am and match that to an area of interest, I will be happier in my work and life. That has proven true for me. Add to that the complexities of simply experiencing life from birth to death, and I have the joy of working with beautiful, complicated individuals who want to find pockets of serenity and develop the ability to manage their lives and emotions. A few of the many areas I have experience and enjoy working in:

Depression
Anxiety and Phobias
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Difficulties with Self-Esteem
Eating Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional/Career Issues
College/Graduate School Issues
Medical and Health Concerns
Pain Management
Stress Management
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Gender Identity Support
LGBT Counseling
Grief, Loss, or Bereavement
Other Issues

Required Consumer Information Statement Notice to Clients:

Access to Health Records & Complaints: In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Section 181.105, consumers have the right to access their health care records and to file complaints.

1. Requesting Your Health Care Records: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your mental health records. To request your records, please submit a written request directly to this practice via email or through the secure client portal. Your request must include: Your full legal name and date of birth; a clear description of the specific records or dates requested; your preferred delivery method (e.g., secure electronic PDF or mail); and your dated signature.

2. Contacting the Licensing Authority: Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas are regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC). If you have questions or concerns regarding your licensed provider, you may contact the council directly: Website: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Phone: (512) 305-7700 or (800) 821-3205, Address: 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin, TX 787013. Filing a Consumer Complaint: Consumers have the right to file formal complaints regarding health care services with the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Website: Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Online Complaint Form: File a Consumer Complaint. Phone: (800) 621-0508. Mailing Address: PO Box 12548, Austin, TX 78711-2548.