Qualifications & Experience

With 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) from Texas Christian University and a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Texas at Austin.

I have worked for area schools and nonprofits providing individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy (children of divorce, anger management, teen support, and at-risk youth, among others). I have provided virtual therapy for adults and teens, treating a wide spectrum of conditions in private practice. I have also worked in medical settings as part of interdisciplinary teams, acting as the behavioral health expert providing brief treatment, crisis care, grief therapy, and treatment for chronic medical and mental health conditions.

My Call to Christian Counseling

As a Christian working in the behavioral health landscape, I have always felt my work is a calling to honor and serve the Lord. I feel blessed to work in a setting where patients are seeking counseling from the lens of a believer. I treasure the opportunity to incorporate biblical principles, call on help from the Holy Spirit, and guide patients on a path to restored peace.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love spending time with my family, camping, hiking, keeping up with my favorite sports, crafting, crocheting, and volunteering.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Trauma
• Weight Loss
• Women’s Issues

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel debilitating. We’ll work together to understand what may be triggering your anxiety. We will explore proven Christian tools and techniques to help you gain insight into your triggers, manage anxiety more effectively, and reduce your symptoms.

Depression

When feeling depressed, it often feels challenging to accomplish even the simplest of tasks. We’ll work together on a plan to understand how depression works, find ways to manage your symptoms, adjust activity and thought patterns to improve how you are coping as we seek God’s healing.

Counseling for Teens

Teens have so many unique stressors and challenges. I strive to build a strong connection with my patients to fully understand their struggles, introduce effective communication strategies, validate feelings, and offer positive coping strategies, all while looking to biblical principles that can be applied to everyday life.

Individual Counseling

We’ll work together to understand the issues and stressors you are facing. We will ask for God’s guidance to uncover the root of your problems, develop goals to make things more manageable, select a therapeutic approach that fits you, and get you on a path to healing.

Anger Management

Anger is an emotion that, when experienced excessively or frequently, can be alarming or distressing, warranting a deeper look into the triggers or experiences that may be feeding those feelings. I want to hear your story, understand your perspective, and find out your goals as we work together to develop a strategy to make your symptoms feel manageable and channel them in positive ways.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Fort Worth – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Online Counseling – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.