About Me

I am a Texas native; I grew up in the Permian Basin and have been in the DFW area for over 20 years. I live with my husband in Denton, TX, and I am a devoted pet mom to a hilarious bulldog and a fancy boy cat. I am an avid yoga practitioner, and as the daughter of a physical therapist, I know how much caring for your body goes hand in hand with mental wellness. My mom taught me that when you do not know what else to do, start with a big glass of water, a big bath, and a good healthy meal. I love to get out in nature as much as possible, whether through my attempts at gardening, watching the birds and bunnies in my backyard, hiking, kayaking, or just walking the dog around my neighborhood. I am a voracious reader of all kinds of books and poetry, and I have a love for documentaries, mysteries, and true crime series. I have been described most often as warm, with a keen sense of humor, and I think laughter is absolutely some of the best medicine there is.

I hold a Master of Science in Counseling and Development, a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Associate license, and I am a certified, trained IAPRC Life and Recovery Coach and designated She Recovers© Coach. Professionally, I have been gifted with many opportunities to utilize my passion for helping people. In addition to being a therapist and coach, I have worked as a university academic advisor, an inpatient counselor for individuals and groups, and a yoga instructor.

I specialize in recovery in the broadest sense: recovery from grief and loss, substance use disorders (gray area drinking is a particular strength of mine), divorce, illness, career change, relationships and codependency, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Although you and your circumstances are unique, I believe the process of recovery, of returning to yourself, is essentially similar no matter what you are struggling with. I work with adults, from 20-120, and each chapter of our lives presents its own challenges, lessons, and beauty. I am humbled by how much I have learned from each of my clients, and it would be my privilege to share part of your journey with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, and we can set up a consultation.

Supervised by Gladys J. Sanchez, LPC-S