Therapists in Desoto, TX

Are you working to become your best self but it seems like something always gets in the way? Money, friends, family, work, conflict, school….life is full of twists and turns. I am an LPC Associate that will work with you to identify, confront and overcome these challenges. You could also learn something about yourself in the process.

You do not have to walk alone, allow me to walk with you. Life is hard enough so why are we so hard on ourselves? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years in the field of Social Work/Mental Health and over a decade psychotherapy with teens and adolescents. Emphasis in Trauma/Assault and Childhood Trauma. I believe everyone has the ability and should be given a chance to heal: mind, body, and spirit. It’s important to find someone who is a good fit for your journey. Offer Immigration support for Visa. Willing to see Intern to reduce cost; let’s talk.

I believe in the redemptive power of relationships and have championed the cause for more than a decade by walking alongside individuals, couples and families as they heal and grow. I believe relationships can be healing instruments. Trauma and loss can be transformed. Vulnerability is courage. And when we connect to ourselves, we can effectively connect to others. This work is my passion. As an adoptive parent and psychotherapist, I also understand and respect both the pressures involved in building a family, coupled with the unique gifts and learning experiences that the adoption dynamic brings.

I work with adults, couples, teens and families from diverse backgrounds that are dealing with life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping clients who are working through trauma and neglect. I understand that survivors of emotional, physical, and childhood abuse carry wounds that others cannot see. Stress management, anxiety, depression, couple’s conflict, relationships, family issues, and trauma are also my specialties. I provide a supportive, open, and judgement-free zone where clients can be authentic and express themselves, so they connect, heal, and grow.

I believe life can be challenging sometimes, and when those challenges become more than a person, or couple can face alone counseling maybe the needed assistances. I believe my combination of education and life knowledge assist me in understanding and developing a cultural sensitivity that is necessary to be an effective counselor in today society.

I am a fully licensed therapist in the stated of Texas and I believe that everyone should have a chance to heal. I am a certified trauma professional. I seek to assist individuals to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I work with teens (14-19) and adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance recovery and many other difficulties. I provide a safe space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We will create a plan that will help you navigate through everyday life and unexpected situations.

Your emotional and physical pains are real because the struggles or stressors of life are real. Imagine being able to find strategies to help shift your thoughts, mindset, and heart from feeling "stuck" to inner peace and calm with purpose. Finding the right person to help you navigate through the cycles of life, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and stress can be challenging. Yet, if you need a listening ear, and a safe space to start a transformational journey using faith-based principles and brief-solution-focused therapy, I am here to help you move forward with purpose, please contact me. Change can happen...just for you!

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you hurting? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Angry? Do you wonder how you can possibly go on after your loss? Please remember that grief emotions are not neat and tidy but are more like a tangled ball. And maybe you feel this way, but pretend you’re okay. As a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist, this is where I can help.

Are you suffering from grief or life changes that are hindering you from enjoying the life you once lived? A combination between my personal and professional experiences has prepared me to help you process the negative feelings and emotions that have you stuck and bridge you to the goals of your future.