I take a whole body approach to health and illness with a focus on how the mind influences the body just as the body influences the mind. Anxiety, depression, and stress can impact health and exacerbate chronic pain, heart disease, insomnia, and other medical problems. However, addressing the emotional aspects of medical conditions can improve quality of life and physical health. Also, psychological principles can help enhance wellness and lead to lasting behavioral changes. As a health psychologist, I can help you emotionally cope with medical conditions, make healthy lifestyle choices, and learn skills to move forward with your life.

We offer ongoing support for those struggling with addictions and support for their loved ones. When many people seek treatment for substance use or behavioral addiction they are looking to "fix the problem" and may begin to feel as if they are using all their energy to "just" stay sober. If you are looking to discover a life that is better than it was before, want to reconnect with loved ones and begin rebuilding trust after, or during, a difficult battle with addiction, and desire to be more successful in achieving your goals then Starlight Counseling is here for you.

If you've found yourself struggling with life stresses such as fertility problems, chronic illness, marital discord, relationship infidelity, or even difficulty making major decisions, therapy is right for you. You may also be blissfully happy and seeking pre-marital counseling with a future spouse, therapy is right for you too! These incentives for counseling have one common thread, a desire to pinpoint areas where you are "stuck", guard against potential threats to your relationship harmony, improve your life, improve your relationship, and become the best version of yourself.

Learn how you can get reconnected and stop feeling angry, alone, inadequate, broken and misunderstood. There is HOPE! Let us help. We strive to create a genuine, nonjudgmental, safe and collaborative relationship with our clients. In a comfortable environment, we offer support and practical feedback to help each individual where they are. Within the therapeutic relationship, clients learn ways to improve their interpersonal relationships, increase emotional health and well being and effectively address personal life challenges.

I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.

As we move through life, we encounter difficulties and may find ourselves engaging in actions that do not align with our values. Whether you are struggling with a complicated relationship, emotions that seem unmanageable or low self-worth, therapy can be your pathway to peace. I invite you to create a strong, genuine relationship with me in which you feel safe exploring what may be keeping you “stuck”. Together, we can build a life of fulfillment for you. I am here to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to heal from your past, accept your present, and enhance your future.

Healthy relationships promote happiness, security, success, and even physical health! Moreover, healthy relationships lay the foundation for future relationships, so how you interact with your spouse and your child will impact your child's future relationships. I work with both families and couples on improving their relationships by building trust and open communication. Much of my work has been with families with children or teenagers. I also have experience helping families deal with various illnesses in collaboration with doctors and psychiatrists. I also work with individuals to reduce stress and improve confidence.

I have a breadth of training and experience in working with individuals from diverse populations, and providing psychological services across the lifespan. My approach is to form relationships based on trust, respect and in a safe environment, facilitating growth in your overall well-being. I have a deep compassion for helping those individuals who want to improve their quality of life so that they may lead a life that matters. I received my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology, and am a Licensed Psychological Associate in the state of Texas.

I have extensive inpatient and outpatient experience in assisting adult and senior clients who have been diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and personality disorders. I also assist clients who are in crisis and/or dealing with stress, sadness, worry, grief/loss, caregiver burden, and unhealthy habits and behaviors. I also provide services to couples and families geared toward helping them develop skills and insight that will increase communication and problem solving skills. I view therapy as a means to highlight healthy and unhealthy thoughts and behaviors while providing a direction for clear and lasting change.

You deserve to have a healthy, happy, and fulfilling relationship! One filled with amazing sex and intimacy! My ideal clients are looking for support and motivated to change. Issues of dating, relationship fulfillment, losing a sense of self in a relationship, sexual dysfunctions, lack of intimacy, handling a breakup, depression, anxiety and a desire for better sex are some of the typical things clients bring into therapy.

Do you feel heavy with despair, struggling each day to keep your head just above the darkness and dread? Does it take every ounce of energy to stay afloat? Or are you feeling overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness and hopelessness? Do you feel like you’re not being heard by your partner? Or not appreciated? Is there an issue surrounding a lack of faithfulness, money, being a parent, the in-laws, or work? Or maybe you’d both just love to connect on a deeper level? Do you want to better understand and cope with previous trauma? Are you feeling profound sadness after the death of a loved one? I deeply value, understand and listen.

It has never been more imperative that we take care of our mental health and wellness. There is so much to decompress from daily, that sometimes we find ourselves overwhelmed. Sometimes you want to find a therapist that will support you, and other times you may be looking for direction and challenge. During this time of the Pandemic and ongoing political and social unrest, consider caring for yourself, first. As you grow this work into consistent practice, you will find more gratitude and mindfulness even during difficult times. I look forward to serving you.

Hello! Do you experience anxiety, depression, loss of focus, trouble sleeping, and/or many other symptoms that you may not even know how to express? If so my experience enables me to offer effective individualized psychological care.

Making the choice to seek therapy, whether for you or your child, requires an enormous amount of courage. It shows a desire for change. Dena retired from a 23 year career in law enforcement to inspire hope and growth as a therapist so her clients may become mindful and make choices toward a more successful life. Dena wants to help individuals and families that have faced trauma, life challenges, emotional difficulties, and adversity by providing the highest level of therapeutic care while people reclaim, rebuild, and renew their lives. Due to the recent health crisis in our country, Dena is offering telehealth sessions.

Need help and want someone to talk to? I have the counseling, professional, and life experience that can help you through your personal, family, relationship and/or work issues. As your counselor, I will provide a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself and explore the past, present, and future you. I will guide you through the process using counseling techniques which will be personalized to align with your values and to support your goals. I look forward to helping you work through your issues and allow you to move forward with your life!

When you come to me for help we work as a team. I believe each individual brings his or her uniqueness to therapy. Each person also brings unique challenges, life situations, and most importantly personal strengths. In the therapy process, each person will work to clarify their own personal truth. In my practice, I strive to make sure I provide a safe and nurturing environment. I provide a place for each person to be heard and validated. I talk openly about the personal goals and therapy approach I will use. The timeline for the therapeutic process is based on each individual's particular needs.

Many individuals suffer under the heaviness of their anger, sadness, fear, and pain; others battle to feel anything at all. Our self-esteem, relationships, or work can suffer when early cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns are applied to new situations. Although it may be intimidating, exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship can increase your awareness and perception of control over your internal world. Throughout the therapeutic process, you will find your strength, resilience, purpose, and, ultimately, your freedom to shape your external world more effective

Do you need someone to talk to? Are you looking for a change in your life? It would be an honor to speak with you about your counseling and/or ADD/ADHD Testing needs.

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life? Are you having difficulty effectively communicating with your partner or hoping to take your relationship to the next level? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict or feel overwhelmed with life, no one should go at it alone. My goal is to help you process your concerns, decide on goals you want to achieve, and develop a realistic plan for change.