Dual Diagnosis Therapists in Pflugerville, TX

I don’t waste time. I go deeply with clients into deep trauma and existential, spiritual concerns for supportive and clear healing. I’ve been trained for over a decade with therapy models from AZ, to CA, NY, MD, DC, NJ, and TX. Please visit front page of website for appointments. Then fill out calendar or text me at the 413 number. The first session is a full hour intake.

I believe that our struggles with mental health can often make us think we are outside looking in. Different. Broken. The Black Sheep. When we learn how to change our view of our unique challenges or experiences they can become strengths and lose their power over us. My focus is to help individuals increase their awareness of their own wealth of internal strength and ability to make the changes in their lives they want. We will achieve this through a collaborative approach which will bring elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, SFBT and existential philosophy into the amazing ability you already have to grow.

Life can be full of challenges and setbacks. At times, it can feel very overwhelming and make it hard to cope. However, we do not have to go through them alone. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, and discontent with life in general, it may be time to begin therapy. I specialize in treating issues involving self-esteem, relationship conflict, emotion regulation, body dysmorphia, and sports performance.

I have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I have worked in various inpatient settings ranging from psychiatric hospitals to residential treatment centers. I also have experience working with a wide range of ages, from 12 upwards.

I work with individuals, families and couples struggling with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorders, and addiction issues. I also work with adults struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, and marital issues. I strive to help clients realize positive strengths in their life, in their relationships and in their home environments. I am here to help you overcome personal issues, family issues and life challenges. I believe therapy is an opportunity to alleviate emotional pain and also finding a safe space to reflect and grow.

I am a licensed counselor with several years of experience working in the field. I work exclusively with adults aged 21+ and consider it an honor and great privilege to be able to walk alongside my clients on their journey toward health, wellness, and success, no matter what challenges they might face. I have extensive experience in trauma-informed care which has proven to be helpful for numerous clients over the years who have been facing struggles related to early life trauma.

Welcome! Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a daunting step, especially when it involves opening up and being vulnerable with someone new. My primary objective is to establish a nurturing and trust-filled relationship with my clients. Within this space, I aim to offer support, humor, authenticity, and, most importantly, the freedom to express one's complete self without fear of judgment. My therapeutic philosophy is firmly grounded in the principles of social justice, recognizing the profound impact that society, an individual's environment, and support systems can have on one's life journey.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered, meaning that YOU are the expert in your life and my role is to be a guide and provide support. I believe that everyone deserves to be happy and has the capability to change areas in their life that are blocking their true potential to reach happiness. During therapy, I will help you to identify past traumatic experiences and negative beliefs that are weighing you down and keeping you from emotional health. By processing traumas and challenging negative perceptions about yourself and the world, we can start to move you towards feeling better.

If you are reading this, it is likely that you are in need of some assistance in navigating your less than perfect mental health. The journey to heal your mental health is a hard one, and I am proud of you for making it this far. My goal for therapy is to build a connection with you that is a deep relationship; one I do not take for granted. I listen attentively and I am nonjudgmental, allowing you to safely talk about your concerns. I offer supportive and caring therapy in a safe environment. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach with a strong emphasis on trauma, to help you reach your therapy goals.

"If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming." Goethe

Testing for purpose is my specialty. Evaluation for accommodations for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, FINRA, Bar Exams and other professional evaluations. Disability examination for SSI and SSDI, Mental capacities testing for older or disabled persons for Guardianship. In addition, I am also an experienced psychotherapist with training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-oriented, and I also use Gestalt and Internal Family Systems methods, working with you to embrace your gifts and differences and create meaning for a valued life.

New clients welcome! I provide space for clients to get support with challenging feelings. Here, my clients are met within a relationship that enables them to work towards their goals. This shift often transforms their relationships and the world. My clients’ experiences in the past and present matter in our work together. Our feelings are wonderful tools that can help us live richer lives. Many people have been mistakenly given the message that feelings are too big or bothersome to give full respect and attention.

As humans, we not only want to feel understood but we want to understand ourselves. Why do we do the things we do? The goal is to help people gain insight in the nature of their situation as well as help them develop skills for taking action and making needed changes to feel more in control of their life.

DBT is short for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This is a specialized type of therapy that requires intensive post-graduate training by the therapists who offer it. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is recognized as an evidence-based practice by the American Psychiatric Association. DBT is an effective treatment for helping people to manage the intensity of their emotions and impulsive behavioral patterns that are disrupting the quality of their daily lives. What DBT does best is that it teaches skills that are not confined to a clinician's office. These skills generalize to every aspect of your world.

I work with a broad cross section of clients and welcome diversity in my practice. If clients are motivated, attend sessions regularly, and receptive to suggestions and homework , I can usually help them overcome their symptoms and achieve a new sense of freedom. I empower my clients to improve their coping and problem-solving skills to live more effectively and happily. I work regularly with depression, anxiety, marital /relationship issues,and victimization.Clients coping with medical problems and older adults are a specialty and women's mental health and recovery from substance abuse. I enjoy helping clients with workplace challenges

Managing life's battles can be overwhelming and inherently all-consuming. I am direct, solution focused and client centered when it comes to working with people who are seeking treatment related to substance use/addiction disorders, family/relational conflict, spiritual questioning centered around trauma, grief or purposeful living, life transitions, case management, marriage and couples counseling as well as working with teens, emerging and aging adults. Our sessions can range from helping manage fear that may cause immobility or clouding our brightest path to addressing coping skills to better navigate relapse, improving communication or building insight to behavior and purpose.

Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.

Are you struggling in your personal relationships? Does it feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Does it seem that you and your spouse are speaking different languages? Today, you have made the first step towards a solution. My speciality is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing transition & crisis. What once made sense in your relationship no longer works and you're wondering why. I assist individuals and couples navigate a transitional phase in life and in thier relationships. Begin the process of healing today by contacting me to set an appt. or consultation.

Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.