My approach is warm, encouraging, and collaborative. I balance warmth and directness. I’ll support you deeply, but also challenge you to grow. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to make change by utilizing your strengths and improving coping skills. I draw on years of experience to help patients tap into their strengths and develop practical tools to move forward. I believe in meeting people where they are and creating a space that feels both safe and empowering.

Patients often tell me they appreciate my calm, down-to-earth style. They also often say they appreciate that I don’t just listen – I also help them see patterns, challenge old stories, and move toward the life they want. The therapeutic relationship is built on trust, honesty, and compassion. I am here to promote growth, change and empowerment. Many share that they’ve gained clarity about their emotions, learned to set healthy boundaries, and discovered a deeper sense of peace and purpose in their lives. They describe having new tools to manage stress, communicate effectively, and live in alignment with who they truly are.

Credentials

Education

Master of Education, Tarleton State University, 2003

Personal Interests

Outside the therapy room, I love spending time outdoors and soaking up everything Texas has to offer. I’m an avid horseback rider and compete in barrel racing competitions — there’s nothing quite like the mix of focus and freedom that comes with riding. My husband and I share our home with three energetic Australian Shepherds who keep life full of joy (and fur!).

In-network and Self Pay

Insurance Accepted

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

Self Pay

$270
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialities

Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Stress & Burnout, Fear of Rejection, Self-Esteem/Confidence

Expertise

  • ADD / ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Boundaries / Assertiveness
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Breakup
  • Family Conflict
  • Fear of Rejection
  • Impulse Control Issues
  • Lack of Emotional Awareness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Not Happy or Satisfied with life
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Procrastination
  • Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
  • Shyness / High Sensitivity
  • Sleep Problems
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation / Loneliness
  • Stress / Burnout

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Therapeutic Assessment
  • 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: Adults (18-64)
  • Participant Types: Individual Counseling
  • Language Spoken: English

If you’re ready to invest in yourself, I’m here to walk with you. Life is too short to stay stuck. Let’s focus on what matters to you and work toward becoming the version of yourself you’re striving to be.