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The process of seeking out and selecting a therapist (particularly when you are doing so for the first time) can be a overwhelming task.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S) with a private practice in Houston. I specialize in helping adults, teens and couples identify and process difficult experiences and emotions they encounter in their lives so that they may be able to express positive sustainable changes. I support clients by helping them to create new meaning to past experiences, while improving their skills for managing ongoing life stressors.
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Appointments times are offered Monday through Friday. The office is closed on the weekends. Flexible appointment times can be arranged in the evenings as they become available. I also offer Tele Health (video conference) you can meet with your clinician on-the-go from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device (iOS or Android) - it's your choice!
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression and Behavior Management
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions, each having unique symptoms. However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening.
Depression
Depressive disorder, frequently referred to simply as depression, is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It’s a serious mental health condition that requires understanding and medical care. Left untreated, depression can be devastating for those who have it and their families.
Relationships
There are many types of relationships.The Impact of Stress and Strain on Relationships. Some common relationship concerns include financial difficulties, barriers to communication, routine conflict, emotional distance, sexual orientation, intimacy issues, and lack of trust.
Couples Therapy
Trauma
Adolescent Therapy
The reasons for distress can include poor communication skills, incompatibility, or a broad spectrum of psychological disorders that include domestic violence, substance use, depression, anxiety, and mental illness .
Trauma can be defined as a psychological, emotional response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing or disturbing. When loosely applied, this trauma definition can refer to something upsetting, such as being involved in an accident, having an illness or injury, losing a loved one, assault or going through a divorce.
Many unhealthy behaviors that start during adolescence, such as consuming a poor diet , relationship strains, substance use, anger, behaviors changes, and violence can lead to impairment functioning.