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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. I am also a Licensed Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. I earned my Masters of Science degree at the University of North Texas, and received advanced training in Play Therapy, Expressive Arts and Filial Therapy. I have more than 18 years of experience working with children and families. I specialize in working with Preschool age children and their parents to address concerns regarding emotional and social development and behavioral issues while enhancing the parent-child relationship. I am also passionate about working with pre-adolescents and adolescents. Counseling in adolescence is beneficial to facilitate healthy coping skills and self-expression. I also specialize in addressing the psycho-therapeutic needs of individuals with eating disorders, women with postpartum depression, and families who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Sometimes, the smallest steps can lead to the biggest change! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. I have been providing services in the DFW area since 2007, including services for children, adults, and families. Through a warm and caring approach, I can help you find within yourself the positive qualities to help you feel empowered. I can help you understand yourself and/or your child more fully, to be ready to face the big and little challenges that life can throw your way.

Feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious, stressed? Frustrated, exhausted, angry with yourself, children, your spouse? Do you feel that your relationships with your family members are not what they should be? Issues that may affect your or a family member include anger, anxiety, depression, sibling or parental conflicts, a learning difference such as ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder or a past traumatic experience. I will help you to develop the understanding, skills and strategies needed to better equip yourself to deal with particular circumstances or stressful transitions.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years. My passion is to help children express themselves through play, a child's natural way of communicating. To give children the tools to process and understand their world and what they have experienced in a way that cognitively and verbally they may not have the ability to do just yet.

We all wish life’s journey could be an easy one, but the reality is the path is not always smooth. Life can be filled with uncertainty, conflict, and hard choices. No matter what your age, there are times when life can leave you feeling lost. The good news is that this journey does not have to be faced alone. With a focus on compassion, connection, and what is developmentally appropriate, I can provide support and guidance through these challenges. Whether you are an adult, child, teen, parent, or whole family, I am able to help. I consider it a great privilege to be allowed to walk with people on their life's journey.

Book with me now by clicking on my website. We all have times when we feel "stuck" and unsure of how to move forward. Whether it is in our relationships with friends, partners, or children, sometimes we just need someone to walk with us on our journey. I strive to cultivate a safe, accepting, and authentic environment, meeting the client where they are. I have more than two decades of experience working with individuals and families seeking support on issues related to anxiety, depression, parenting, dating relationships, women's issues, trauma, grief, bullying, and peer relationships.

***Specializing in Couples Counseling*** Most of my clients are couples seeking relief from relationship distress. This might include emotional disconnection, unresolved conflict, parenting stress, blending families, infidelity, contemplating divorce, living with mental and chronic illness, and other issues. Many of my clients are also individuals seeking healthier relationships and create change in their lives by taking ownership of their own growth areas; many work to incorporate healthy boundaries, assertiveness, healing from shame, and discovering untapped strengths. Families come for support with parenting and other issues.

My passion is to give my clients hope; there is light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot always find our way alone. My personal journey enhances my clinical training, enabling me to come alongside my clients in a supportive relationship of trust, empathy, and compassion to collaboratively navigate the difficult twists and turns of life. I seek to honor the unique design and potential of each individual as I help them explore their personal story, discover new ways to live effectively in the present, and embrace the possibilities of the future. My mini-goldendoodle, Barney, provides emotional support to my clients.

Are you overwhelmed? Is stress and worry impacting your life? How are you sleeping? Do past hurts, traumas, and broken relationships keep you woke at night? Are you misunderstood and judged, is your best not good enough? Do you long for relief from the pain of a broken heart? Well carrying the weight of unresolved issues has a negative impact on your present and your future. The hurt that's embedded deep in your heart may manifest in many ways such as anger, depression, isolation, anxiety, broken relationships, poor parenting, eating disorders, substance abuse, and much more. It's okay to seek help you're not weak; you're human.

Getting help to untangle and navigate through this time is the first step. I can help you have better relationships within your family and with others. Finding your authentic self and expressing your needs brings benefits to your life in so many ways. Parenting, communicating with a significant other, and dealing with stress, anxiety or depression can be challenging. Together we can work to reduce or eliminate problematic patterns of behavior preventing you from living the life you desire.

I am accepting new clients and have immediate openings. I believe everyone deserves mental wellness and has the capacity to grow and change in ways that serve you better when you have the tools and support you need. I have helped children, teens, adults, couples and families work through issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual questions, parenting challenges, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I enjoy working with people of all ages, beginning with children ages eight and up.

Are you stressed about your teen's actions and behaviors? Are you afraid your frequent conflicts with your teen will push him/her further away from you? Has drug and alcohol use became an "unwelcomed guest" in your home and your teen's life? You are not alone. Research states the adolescent development stage can be a difficult time for the adolescent as well as the parent. It is an important and crucial season for you and your teen - a time of significant growth, change and transition in your teen's brain, physical, social, and emotional being.

Are you struggling to adjust to unpleasant life changes, trauma, anxiety or stress? Are you a parent struggling to cope with the stress of raising children while balancing your own mental health needs? Is tapping into the present moment difficult? Our thoughts and feelings can, at times, feel like huge obstacles to overcome. My passion is helping clients find aspects within themselves capable of overcoming these obstacles, and cultivating a more fulling and present life.

Welcome to Peony Counseling! I chose the beautiful, lush peony as a symbol for growing a "fuller and richer life" through psychotherapy. At Peony Counseling, we work together to move you towards wholeness as an individual and in your relationships. Life is difficult and we frequently get stuck with grief, trauma, transitions, resentment or anxiety that can feel overwhelming and lonely. It is my belief that we all can use some help at these times in our lives that don't make sense or feel really dark. "The wound is where the Light enters you." Rumi

Life can often be hard and unexpected challenges can happen to anyone. I believe that having the support of someone in our corner can help us discover our unique qualities so we can emerge from difficulties stronger than we ever thought possible. I will provide a compassionate and supportive environment while we embark on your journey of growth and healing. Taking this first step is often very difficult and I invite you to contact me and see if counseling is right for you and if I would be a good fit for your needs.

My competent and casual therapy approach is a reflection of my personality, education, and experience. I feel that I have a unique skill set to help my clients in a skilled & trauma-informed way. Sometimes life's hardships require additional support. Struggles like anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as major life/role changes like motherhood can leave us feeling hopeless and confused. My role is to come alongside women of all ages in order to provide a safe place for hope, healing, and restoration to take root so that you can thrive.

Life can be stressful, but with support, compassion, and some laughter along the way, the possibilities are limitless. I believe that it truly takes a "village" in working toward emotional wellness, and counseling is one of those gifts we are given. I have a passion for assisting individuals in finding purpose at the core of their existence. I enjoy working collaboratively alongside my clients in order to create a space for self-exploration and healing.

Hello! Whether you are needing help with the overwhelming process of finding a counselor or are ready to get started I’d love to help. I provide a non-judgemental environment to express your feelings and learn positive coping mechanisms to succeed and gain self-awareness providing self growth. I earned my doctorate degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce where I received specialty training in Play Therapy, Activity Therapy, Child-Adolescent-Adult Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Counseling. I specialize in working with children through adults in helping them grow through mental health issues and life changes.

Many of us feel challenged and overextended by the stress of work, relationships, finances, and family. Your marriage or relationship might be at risk; you might be overwhelmed with worry about financial or career choices; you might be dealing with a challenging adolescent; you might feel like you are stuck or "treading water" in your day-to-day life. Now is the time to reach out for the guidance, knowledge, and support you deserve! It is time to move your life to a higher level.