About Me

Hi! Welcome - I’m so glad you’re here! Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am a daughter of the King, a bondservant to Christ (δοὐλος), a vessel of grace, shaped by the hands of my Creator. I love spending time with my people, getting lost in a good book with a cup of coffee in hand, traveling and exploring the great outdoors, creating through writing and painting, and hunting for a great thrift find! I’m a huge advocate for intentionally pressing pause in this busy, fast paced world; finding moments of stillness to breathe deeply and take in the beauty all around us.

But my life wasn’t always this way. I’m no stranger to trauma and family dysfunction. For many years I lived in shame and bondage, hiding in the shadows and trying to fill the emptiness with the things of this world. I believed lies about myself, lies like, “I’m not good enough,” “something’s wrong with me,” “it’s my fault,” “I deserved it,” and, “I’m not lovable.”

Do any of these limiting beliefs sound familiar to you?

If so, I want to encourage you, I have experienced true freedom from the darkness that had become my life, and I believe you can be free too! It was through the help of Christian counseling that I came to have a relationship with God and got to the place where I’m at now. I am no longer chasing after the things of this world, or trying to conform myself to them, but being transformed by the continual renewing of my mind (Romans 12:2). In fact, I was so radically changed that I left my corporate job in oil and gas, went back to school and got a Master’s degree in counseling!

Now it is my passion to spend my days walking alongside women of all ages through their trials and sufferings (2 Corinthians 1:4). The things I previously defined myself by are gone and I will spend every day that the good Lord allows reminding myself, and as many people as I can, that it isn’t our actions or performance that make us worthy. If that was the case, none of us would make the cut!

The reality is that our Father looks on us (His children) and sees us clothed in robes of righteousness. But the enemy wants us to believe that we aren’t worthy, that we don’t deserve to be seen or heard, that we don’t have anything to contribute. Those are all lies straight from the pit of hell! I truly believe in this way of life, that Jesus is everything we need (John 14:6). He died on the cross and washed me of all of my sins, and He died for you too. It’s okay if you’re not there yet, I get it - I’ve been in that space too. This is a judgment free zone (John 8:7).

My ultimate goal is to create a safe space - where all of you is welcome (every part, every burden, every tear); to radiate the love of Christ, to lead you to the feet of Jesus. He is the ultimate Healer and He wants to relieve you of the burdens you carry: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28.

It would be my honor for us to work together! Fill out the contact form on the services page and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible :)

Qualifications

I am licensed in the state of Texas (#76655) and I specialize in working with women of all ages! I operate from a creative, empathetic, and genuine standpoint and use cognitive behavioral, Adlerian and collaborative therapies as well as other integrative modalities as needed. I am trained in family systems and attachment theory perspective, IFS, EMDR, sand tray, art therapy, inner child work, Theraplay, Shadow Work, and other experiential interventions. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients struggling with a wide variety of issues.

I graduated from Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City with a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science and a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling; then completed 3000 hours of direct client work before receiving my full licensure. I am a firm believer in continuing education, constantly learning new interventions and staying up to date on the best practices. I have experience working in churches, non-profits, at intensive weekend therapeutic retreats, and in private practice. I started at the Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center at Houston’s First Baptist Church, then was on staff at Second Baptist Church in Houston, and now you can find me at the A&M Christian Counseling Center in Bryan.

I may not have walked through the pain you are currently struggling with, I may not have endured precisely what it is you have walked through, but I know what it’s like to have people let you down, to not feel good enough, to turn to other things to fill those empty places inside you, to allow the things of this world to define you. But God; in our weakness, He is strong. To God be the glory.