I am licensed to provide clinical psychotherapy in Texas and Washington. In that role, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and find their strengths to empower them to live meaningful, independent lives. I use an eclectic approach to therapy which is heavily grounded in cognitive behavioral therapies such as mindfulness-based interventions and acceptance and commitment therapy. I also use trauma-informed, strength-based interventions, and a person-centered approach aimed at creating a safe space where clients feel empowered to find and cultivate their own strengths and push toward resiliency and living the life they desire.

I am also certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed in the states of TX. CT, NE, and KS. In that role, I continue to provide BCBA supervision, training, and consultation services. I have worked in a variety of settings including children’s ABA services in clinic and in-home, school districts, adult services (residential and community based) and inpatient hospital settings. I have years of direct clinical experiencing conducting assessments, developing and implementing programming, working with families and caregivers, and training staff. In addition, I have operations and clinical quality experience, as well as experience training/mentoring future clinicians and other BCBAs.

My educational background and career evolution:

I obtained my MA in Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis and started my career in 2007 as Board Certified Behavior Analyst providing behavioral therapy to children with autism and adults with intellectual disabilities   I also provided supports to families and caregivers, including siblings.  In 2019, I obtained my PhD in Educational Psychology and began teaching as an adjunct faculty in applied behavior analysis. In my continued work as a BCBA, I always felt like there was more I could do for individuals, families, and caregivers who had autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities. I decided to obtain my Master of Social Work degree, graduating in 2024 with a desire to help other facing both behavior and mental health challenges. During my degree program, I was able to gain experience working with clients who have experienced trauma including victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

Now, as a dually licensed behavior analyst and licensed clinical social worker, my dream is to continue to serve others who face mental health, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges and their families, while also continuing to support in the development of future clinicians and behavior analysts.