Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in College Station, TX

Therapy can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Therapy is a personal journey, and I am honored to be the therapist to help you expand and strengthen your insight and awareness. My goal is to help you understand yourself better, and equip you with skills to actualize your best self. My therapy style is developmental, and supportive, with a strong focus on thinking about our thinking. Together we can explore narratives, with goals of reframing into a healthier, more self-compassionate internal dialogue of self acceptance. My approaches are engaging, workable and direct.

Are you seeking nonjudgmental support and a resource to help you through a difficult chapter in your life? Taking the step to seek help can be hard, though it is very commendable and respected. Recognizing the need for self-care is extremely important. . It is important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental, welcoming environment that is focused around your needs.

If you are looking for a holistic, integrative, and personal approach to your mental health and well-being, then you have found your place. Our therapists respect your individual journey and the challenges you may face or are facing. We strive to help you find your own place of healing by acknowledging, embracing, and allowing you to come to understand yourself as a unique and wonderfully made spiritual being. There is not a "one size fits all' answer or fix for the issues you may be experiencing, so we creatively integrate different modalities as needed.

Are you struggling? Do you feel alone in your pain? Is life, in general, overwhelming? Are you tired of trying? Is there a relationship in which you deeply desire connection, yet no matter how much you try, it never seems good enough? Maybe you are beginning to think you are not enough. Whether the relationship is past or current, involves a parent, a partner, a child or it may be your relationship with yourself- it's just not working out for you. You want more. You want better. Of course you do! Your desire for connection and understanding is real and needed. Life is hard. We all get stuck. Are you ready for something different?

I specialize in working with adults ages 18 to 65+ in addressing the following: grief, trauma, emotion regulation, and adjustment issues related to life changes and stressors across the lifespan. I welcome adults of all changes for both individual and couple's therapy, I utilize primarily cognitive-behavioral, trauma focused, and existential approaches, but will work to align my therapeutic approach with your specific needs and values. Since the therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of success in therapy, I will provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for you to explore and grow.

Greetings! I am a licensed psychologist trained in both clinical and forensic psychology. I provide services in Bryan/College Station, Texas and in New Mexico. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2009 after completing a pre-doctoral internship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. I completed a post-doctoral clinical fellowship at Scott & White Clinic in College Station. My goal in working with my psychotherapy and assessment clients is to provide opportunities for resiliency and emotional growth.

Hello and Welcome! Seeking help is not always easy and making the decision to start the process can be difficult. Aware of these realities, I am committed to helping you in your journey to overcome challenges and create positive change. Regardless of what brings you into therapy, I will work with you to help identify the issues you are facing and create goals tailored to you. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults and treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, and other mental health diagnoses.

Everyone deserves to thrive - not just survive. This is the ultimate goal for the majority of people but we all have different obstacles to overcome in the process. Often the obstacles are too overwhelming to face alone or a person may feel "stuck" in one mindset and need help seeing alternatives.

The way we approach difficulties/challenges can impact our emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Sometimes we need to express our thoughts and emotions to someone who is objective and non-judgmental. I offer a safe place to express your thoughts and feelings while helping you make connections with how they affect the way you handle difficulties. Together, we work toward building healthier thought processes and embracing practical coping skills so you can triumph over your challenges.

Every person has the capacity for growth and change, although it may be difficult for us to do so on our own. We often aim to continue doing what makes us feel better in the short-term without examining the long-term effects, which leads us to feel stuck. Therapy is a space to build a relationship in which you feel understood, supported, and free from judgment. I want to learn about what is important to you and assist you in moving towards a meaningful life with your values in mind. Together, we will work on identifying and drawing from your strengths and resources, which will assist you in coping with life’s difficulties.

I enjoy serving individuals and couples braving the tough and rewarding work of therapy. My approach is to provide a safe environment in which my clients cultivate greater personal insight and emotional intelligence that ultimately promotes self-understanding, healing from past/present wounds and growth toward realizing a more whole self and/or relationship. I work with adults and couples with wide-ranging concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment, identity, unwanted sexual behaviors, marriage & relationship concerns, and issues related to faith. I utilize Gottman Method Couples Therapy concepts in my work with couples.

It takes a lot of courage to decide to look for help. It shouldn’t have to feel even riskier finding a therapist who you are comfortable with. I want you to feel like we are a good fit because therapy is like a long hike; sometimes there are steep inclines, sometimes there are beautiful views, but you definitely don’t want to hike with someone you’re not meshing with. Because this is so important, I offer a free initial 30 minute consultation, where you can come, meet me and get an idea of how I would approach working with you to find a way through what you are struggling with.

You’re ambitious, driven, and until now you’ve been able to keep stress at bay by tackling your goals and checking off your to-do lists—but here lately you’ve felt stuck. You’re unsure of what to do and feel paralyzed by uncertainty. This is a whole new level of overwhelm, making it that much harder to manage. Something stops you from sharing your pain with those closest to you, leaving you to carry everything on your own. You feel exhausted and alone.

Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).

To request a new client appointment, please find the "WEBSITE" button on this page and complete my secure form. I am a licensed psychologist specialized in the assessment, treatment and management of child and adolescent concerns, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. In addition to working with children individually, I enjoy working with their families to promote positive interaction in a manner that nurtures the parent-child relationship, supports socio-emotional wellbeing and more effectively manages the behavior concerns.

When we are faced with difficult situations, we often find ourselves stuck in a spiral of negative, toxic thoughts. These thoughts become feelings and we are left with pain, deep sadness, fear, regret, isolation, frustration, anger, anxiety, embarrassment, and possible physical ailments. Our feelings can keep us from pursuing our goals, our purpose, and from being the person we were created to be. My goal is to meet you where you are, offering an authentic emotional connection focused on solutions and strategies that foster personal healing and desired change.

I am a certified trauma informed therapist with over 20 years of experience teaching, advising and counseling youth and young adults. My professional experience has been in the school setting with large caseloads for most of my career, so I have a wealth of experience working with high achievers and other special populations. I believe that a client centered approach is the key to connecting with clients.