About My Practice

As a mental health coach, I work with clients who are seeking new skills to manage stress, anxiety or low-level depression; who are exploring ways to manage a variety of interpersonal conflicts; and who are searching for ways to reduce the risks and harms around substance use. 

Coaching is a collaborative process where we explore the issues affecting your daily life, brainstorm solutions, and set goals and action plans to help you move forward. If you're ready to learn new strategies for coping and put these new techniques in to practice, coaching could be just the right fit. 

We all face challenges because life is hard. We can choose whether we'll manage alone, or whether we'll take the risk to ask for help. I hope you’ll take the risk. I’m here to help. 

About Me

I have nearly 30 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings, including schools, counseling agencies and private practice. I live in Dallas with my husband of 26 years. We have two sons – one in high school, the other in college - and two dogs. 

Education and Certifications

• Masters of Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
• Bachelors of Liberal Arts with concentration in Psychology, Austin College, Sherman, TX
• Certified Life Coach, International Coach Certification, International Coach Federation
• Mediation certificate in accordance with Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code and the Published Texas Mediator Trainers Roundtable Criteria
• Certified in Mental Health First Aid for youths and for adults, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
• Harm Reduction Drug Education, Prime for Life Instructor, Prevention Research Institute
• Peer Recovery Coach Training, certification approved by Texas Department of State Health Services 
• Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Teens Instructor