I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). I have been counseling couples, families and individuals since 1988 and have been licensed since 1990. I recently moved my practice from Lubbock to Fort Worth, and I meet with clients in the Fort Worth area, with online sessions also available.
My practice includes adults and teens (ages 13 and up) and focuses on individual, marriage and family counseling.
My background
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies, Texas Tech University, December 1985
- Master of Education in Educational Psychology and Counseling with a minor in Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University, May 1987
- Licensed since 1990
While in school, and for many years afterward, I volunteered with the Contact Lubbock Suicide Hotline and Women’s Protective Services. I am a member of the West Texas Counseling Association and First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth.
My husband served in the Army, and I was an Army wife, so I know how military service shapes a marriage and a family.
How I work
Although the specific techniques I use vary from person to person, I believe it is important for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to promote change and reach their goals. Generally, the way people interpret what they think affects how they feel, and their feelings then affect how they react. To change behavior, people first have to change their thoughts.
I believe change happens most readily when clients experience their therapist as caring, genuine, empathetic and accepting. It is also important for the therapist to be warm, concrete, respectful and positive. I accept clients into my private practice who believe they have the capacity to resolve their own problems with my help.
As people become more accepting of themselves, they are able to find happiness and contentment in their lives. Self-awareness and self-acceptance can take a long time, sometimes months or years. Counseling often leads to changes in a client’s life. Clients may handle relationships differently, change jobs, or make other changes to their lifestyle.
What is the therapist’s role?
My role is not to make decisions for you. It is to be available to help you make changes and understand how those changes affect you and the people around you. Sometimes I suggest other kinds of therapy that would also help. If counseling goes well, you should feel able to face life’s challenges in the future without a therapist’s support, and I am glad to be available for future sessions if you need encouragement.
Getting started is simple
No pressure and no guesswork. Here is what to expect.
Reach out
Call or send a message and tell me a little about what you are looking for.
You get: a warm, no-pressure first conversation
Talk it over
We have a free 15-minute call to talk through your goals and make sure we are a good fit.
You get: clarity on how counseling can help
Begin counseling
We set a time that works for you and begin. Online sessions are also available.
You get: steady support from an experienced counselor
- Free 15-minute call
- Licensed in Texas since 1990
- Online sessions also available