I have devoted over 25 years to helping clients facing a variety of struggles. I began my career in the substance use prevention and intervention field. I then transitioned to supporting those who were impacted by other mental health issues through my work in counseling agencies and schools. I now specialize in helping clients in Dallas (in person) and around the country (by phone or video chat) with:
- Coping skills
- Life transitions
- Decision making and risk-reduction around drugs and alcohol
- Mindfulness and stress reduction
- Anger management
- Mediation and conflict management
- Goal setting
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 Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Behavioral Health
- 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