Greetings! I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor both in the State of Texas and Florida. I received my Master of Arts in Theological Studies with a Counseling Orientation at Northern Seminary in Lisle, IL. In 2000 I became a Play Therapist from the Association for Play Therapy, Inc.
My career as a therapist spans over 28 years of experience; my clinical skills have provided me the privilege of working with individuals who want to better their lives. I believe in the goodness of human beings and welcome the opportunity of assisting them find better ways to live a fulfilling life via managing the many issues of life such as stress, anxiety, grief, adjustment issues and life transitions. I have provided counseling services for people dealing with depression, traumatic events, ADHD, parenting issues, terminal illnesses, among other challenges.
My approached is humanistic and supportive contained in a non-denominational spirituality. My focus is on assisting clients recognize their personal strengths and assuming responsibility for their personal growth process. Though it may be important to recognize our past history in dealing with life issues, my focus is to assist individuals live in the here and now with a strong emphasis of inner connectedness.
As a person who has grown up in a multicultural environment and as a Bi-lingual therapist (English/Spanish) I embrace diversity and respect for differences in people. I've invested in my own personal growth and together with my professional skills, I am committed to assist individuals in their current situations, current stress or pain into a healthier living.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
FL LMHC MH12269
TX LPC 14161