Let’s dive into your world. Have you found yourself lost when:

  • Every day feels like a rollercoaster of worry, and you’re stuck in a cycle of seeking relief in distractions?
  • You’ve poured everything into helping loved ones, only to hit a frustrating wall?
  • Your mind is a battleground of conflicting thoughts, making decisions and changes seems not worth the fight?
  • Tasks pile up, and the idea of starting to tackle them is overwhelming you?
  • Wearing a mask, even with yourself, becomes a necessity to feel somewhat okay?
  • Strong emotions trigger panic or self-harm, and the pain or numbness feels easier in the dark places?
  • Things you used to love no longer bring joy, and even laughter feels empty?
  • Suddenly, you don’t recognize yourself anymore, especially after discovering new parts of yourself.

My therapy style is collaborative, warm, and creative. I focus on meeting patients where they are, helping them build insight, develop practical coping tools, and feel understood in a supportive, judgment-free space. Whether through creative approaches like storytelling and games or explorative problem-solving, my goal is to help patients grow confidence, self-trust, and the ability to rest in the present. Patients often say I feel “real” and genuine in my presence in therapy. I will challenge you, laugh with you, and cry with you. One thing I will often remind patients is that I am interested in earning trust, at their pace. I also have been told my “nerdy” tendencies as a pop culture consumer, game master, gamer, and reader, has helped Patients feel more understood, motivated, and creative in therapy.

We may work well together if you’re looking for a therapist that:

Ignites Creativity – Creates a lot of time and space for imagination, metaphors, and playfulness to explore values and needs. This fosters so much self-awareness, the key to improving mental health.

Find Insight in Nerdiness – Explores Anime/Cartoons/Movies, unraveling truths for healthier relationships and conflict resolution.

Games for Growth– Plays video games for exploring emotions and relationships, offering insights and fostering hope. Some options can be Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Depression Quest, Baldur’s Gate 3, Persona5, Tell Me Why, Undertale, Cosmic Wheel of Sisterhood, Finding Paradise, etc.

Teaches Mind Organization – Offers skills tailored to your learning style and guides creation of unique coping skills. I’m talking to you list lovers, map makers, and those kiddos that write on their arms.

Embraces Identity – Open to all aspects of your identity/identities, and eager to meet every part of who you are!

Credentials

Education

Master of Clinical Mental Health, University of North Texas, 2021

Personal Interests

I have a 3 year old Pembroke-Welsh Corgi named Benson (after Benson on Regular Show) and a 10 year old Maltese-Pomeranian named Pearl (named after Pearl from Steven Universe). I collect crystals, special edition book series, and dice! I’m a big fan of Dungeons & Dragons and Daggerheart and love creating worlds and stories.

In-network and Self Pay

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Curative
  • Employers Health Network
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Sana Benefits
  • Seton Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialities

Childhood Trauma, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Autism Lvl 1, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Self-harm

Expertise

  • Academic Issues
  • ADD / ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Fear of Rejection
  • Gender Identity
  • Infertility / Miscarriages
  • Lack of Emotional Awareness
  • Loss or Grief
  • Not Happy or Satisfied with life
  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobia
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress / Burnout
  • Trauma / PTSD

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic (AEDP)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Play Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Theraplay
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Locations

Uptown Dallas Office

location_on4144 N Central Expressway
Suite 850 (8th Floor)
Dallas, TX 75204
Directions on google map

Client Focus

  • Age Groups Served: Toddler, Children, Preteen, Teen, Adults (4-64)
  • Participant Types: Individuals, Group
  • Language Spoken: English

My quest is to be a companion to people who are stuck. Often people find me and tell me they or their child are feeling lost, so you can think of me as a flashlight you point as we navigate out of the dark, painful places to a place of safety and freedom. I want to help you build trust in yourself and equip you with the tools to enjoy life more.