Family Therapy in Katy, TX

My ideal client is struggling with debilitating grief after losing their child due to miscarriage, unexpected loss, and tragedy. The daunting pain from infertility. With close to 20 years’ experience, I specialize in grief, addiction and trauma recovery. Child loss and infertility grieving are specialties, using innovative strategies to heal pain. Behavioral challenges and mental health diagnoses find relief through my supportive, non-judgmental approach. Contact me to discuss tailored treatment for depression, anxiety, addiction or trauma through evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT in individual or family sessions

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism. I have an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M in Special Education and a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I was a Special Education teacher for eight years. I have a younger brother with autism and have worked with people with autism for most of my life so I have personal and professional experience in this field.

One of the hardest things we will experience as parents is having a teenager or young adult struggle with an emotional and/or behavioral challenge. There is no handbook written for parents on how to help their child through emotional challenges. Yet we do the best we can and everything in our power to help them through and overcome. We want the child we know is in there, back happy and healthy. There are solutions to Depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, PTSD. We are specialists in teen, young adult, and family counseling and can help.

I am bilingual: English/Spanish. I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have a Master's degree in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University.

As a therapist, former school teacher, and mom, I am deeply invested in the emotional well-being of our young people. My greatest goal in counseling is to give children, teens, and young adults the tools to cope with life's challenges as well as the confidence in themselves to know that they can. Struggles with anxiety, depression, negative self-esteem, academic/work pressures, anger, and family/friendship/relationship issues can all seem that much more overwhelming when we are young. I am passionate about helping young people and families manage these issues now, and helping to set them up for success as they grow.

Through education and experience, our clinicians know that clients are doing the best they can at all times. Life can be so difficult, and we as humans are tasked with the complex job of navigating those difficulties. Our clinicians utilize a trauma-informed and multi-dimensional approach to help clients understand themselves, others, and their place in the world. However, when working with anyone, our goal is to give you tools, skills, and support to help clients navigate the world outside of therapy. You deserve to feel safe, heard, seen, and understood.

We affirm you for these first steps! Life can be tough at times, and it can lead us down paths that leave us feeling hopeless. Many think that what you’re going through is your fault, some think you can change it on your own, many of you have tried many times to find answers. Addiction, Trauma, and Family Conflict weighs us down in life and leaves us thinking there is no hope. How do we know? We have been there. One thing we believe is people can heal! What if you could redefine, refocus, revive, even recreate the life you deserve? At Redefine Life, this is exactly what we do. We help you become the best version of you!

My counseling services are dedicated to helping clients resolve family, marriage, relationship, trauma, addiction and depression issues. In a non-judgmental atmosphere filled with understanding and respect, I am passionate about helping clients begin the healing process and find their purpose. I feel strongly about empowering people to help them get control of their lives... whether they want to recover from abuse, move forward after the end of a relationship, conquer an addiction or find peace after a loss.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice. I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years, 10 of those years as a therapist. I work with all ages but I love working with families with younger children, teenagers, and young adults. In addition to my work as a therapist, I also serve as a Coach to individuals who could use a little more routine in their lives and the accountability to follow through, by creating structure and new patterns. I also enjoy helping parents navigate familial issues related to their children that can help increase family functioning, improve communication, and better relationships.

Life can be hard on a good day and sometimes when things become too difficult, I'm here to help. I offer my client a multitude of personal experience along with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy. I believe that each client deserves to feel safe and the opportunity to express any and all issues they may be struggling with in their life. I believe that every individual deserves the chance to get assistance with their mental health. I will work with my clients to help them achieve their therapy goals.

I have a zeal for learning ways to inspire and help others. I came to Texas by way of the inner city of Northern New Jersey, and by the way of civil war ravaged Liberia in West Africa. I have learned that relationships continually call us to develop greater consciousness through shedding old beliefs and ways in order to grow. Relationships compel us to bring forth the light of awareness within all of us to engender the courage to be more of the deeper sense of who we are. My approach to counseling germinates from this disposition.

Life can be full of different challenges; often we deal with them alone. My hope is to provide a space for you to tell your story without judgment. Regardless of your stage in life, you can expect I will meet you where you’re at, while empowering you to take control of the pen and write the new chapters of your narrative. You don’t have to go it alone anymore; I can be a compassionate witness to your story. I look forward to supporting you as you become the author of your own life!

Are you or a family member struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, or significant life changes? There comes a time when we need help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a licensed Mental Health Therapist, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery, either in person or virtually. I am Licensed in Texas, Utah, and Idaho for virtual or in-person sessions in the Katy, Texas, area.

Remember when you were a teen wishing for a safe space to talk to someone. You were surrounded by so many people, but you still felt alone. Well I am here to tell you, your family does not have to face it alone. I am here to help your family face challenges whether your teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. To help create a safe space, I will provide a warm, interactive, respectable, and non-judgmental space to ensure that each client feels comfortable to express themselves freely. I am passionate about helping adolescents discover their strengths and empower them through life transitions.

We struggle to know where we fit in - at work, at home, in our social circles. Sometimes you wonder if you're really being understood or feel like an outsider in a group of people. Most of us barely make it out alive and are left buried in anxiety about being good enough, our children being bad kids, our friends and family not understanding us, and exasperation as we try to keep the whole family together while navigating the world of judgment.

Struggling with life changes, or emotions that seem out of control? Sometimes in life we need help sorting out problems and finding our way to the best solution. This is the reason I pursued a counseling career, after working as an educational professional for over 30 years. My experience in education provides me with knowledge of adolescent behaviors, goal setting and addressing family/parenting issues. I’ve honed my counseling skills to also be of help in adult issues such as grief & bereavement, life changes, motivation, as well as depression, anxiety and substance use/addiction disorders.

I help adolescents and adults navigate various challenges including life transitions, relationship struggles, identity development, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation. I take a person-centered and emotion-focused approach to therapy and adapt treatment specifics to the needs of each individual, couple, or family.

As a school counselor, I have experience working with children, teenagers, and families. My specialties include working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD.

Welcome! Whether you are facing personal struggles, workplace stress, or relationship issues, it is important to acknowledge how difficult it can be to confront psychological challenges on your own. It takes strength and courage to recognize that you need help, and seeking the guidance of a professional counselor can be your first step to living a more fulfilling life. In this blog, we will introduce you to District Counseling center in Katy, TX, where you can find the support you need to overcome life's trials.