BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Kingwood, TX

You were created for a purpose. There are times when this statement seems more false than true because life is hard and has so many challenges. Sometimes it’s even difficult to talk to family or friends about what you are experiencing out of fear of fear or rejection, judgment, or being misunderstood. I create a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring space for my clients to discuss those difficult experiences and challenges. I support my clients in working through their traumatic and difficult past, enveloping the strength and resilience to work through current challenges, and creating a promising, purpose-driven future.

Experienced therapist currently accepting couples, individuals and teens battling with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief or abandonment as well as survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I provide a safe, judgement free space to help individuals, couples and families find hope and experience healing. I am a doctoral candidate working toward earning a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, specializing in advanced clinical skills and advocacy for marginalized clients and patients.

Sometimes we're looking for a safe place where we can be seen, heard, and validated. We want someone to hold space for us without judgment or blame. We also may want a road map. Someone who can guide us based on their lived experiences or professional expertise.

Sometimes life does not go as planned and that can cause a series of thoughts and emotions. Therapy can help you process those thoughts and emotions and be a guide as you work to obtain your life goals. From day-to-day transitional issues that cause depression, self-esteem, and anxiety issues to larger transitional issues like grieving the death of a loved one or deciding on a major life change, I will be a guide as you make the changes you want in your life. My ideal clients have acknowledged that they have an issue and have the desire to be the change they want to see and heal.

Life presents us with many challenges that are difficult to work through. Are you experiencing anything that is hindering your overall healing, growth, or purpose? Are you struggling to recover from trauma and find it hard to connect with or trust others? Are you unsure how to manage your emotions, relationship/family conflicts, or general mood? Maybe you just want to make some changes in your life. Maybe you just need someone to provide you with the support and tools needed to manage or make changes in your life. We will work together collaboratively to attain the goals that are most essential for you to live the life you desire.

I have worked with children and adults for 25+ years. In my practice, I provide an individualized written treatment plan to meet the client's needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT focuses on changing an individual's thoughts in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. It has been proven to be highly effective in many areas such as anxiety and depression. DBT is a modified form of CBT where clients are taught mindfulness (living in the moment), how to tolerate and cope with stress, regulate emotions and develop healthy interpersonal relationships.

As individuals, we face some of life’s most difficult challenges on a daily basis. Although we are all different in our life perspectives, we all are all similar in that we may need help in recognizing, and addressing the thoughts, challenges, and barriers that we experience. Processing these issues in a safe and non-judgmental environment allows for the space and time needed to reflect and reclaim. I embrace this perspective as a therapist. Previous clients have shared that my “calm presence” has helped them to feel comfortable enough to share their experiences, and that my “deep perspective” helps to drive change.

Do you ever wish anxiety didn’t exist? Have you ever sat there and thought, if anxiety didn’t exist, I would be a different person capable of accomplishing all things that hold me back. You start to dream about feeling more confident, free, capable, independent, and unstoppable. Then you start coming back to the present moment and begin your own cycle of suffering with negative self-talk and feeling like nothing will ever change. Well, it can. With some consistency, processing, and therapeutic action we can work together to make your goals a reality. Let’s have a chat!

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, healing from previous trauma? Taking the first step of talking to someone can be an overwhelming process. I offer a free phone consultation for us to spend a few minutes getting acquainted and help you to feel more comfortable before our first session. I can help guide you through what to expect in beginning counseling with me.

When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.

Has life thrown you a curve ball? Are you having issues at school, home, work or in meaningful relationships? Have you noticed that you now feel angry, stressed, depressed, anxious or unmotivated? We all go through the challenges of life and often it is difficult to cope on our own. You need an empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental professional to share your concerns with. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to receive unconditional support and a place to be heard and understood. I have over 7 years of experience in the mental health field in addition to 2 years as a clinician working with clients with addictions.

Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, & traumatic experiences may have been the cause of you feeling overwhelmed & even helpless. Chances are you've been trying to cope on your own for quite some time while trying to manage school, work, relationships, & even attempting to have a healthy social life. Regardless of what you’re dealing with or how long you've been trying to manage it all, asking for help is admirable & takes great strength. We will work together to help you identify maladaptive behaviors & manage emotions by using evidenced based practices.