I have devoted over 25 years to helping clients facing a variety of struggles. I began my career in the substance use prevention and education 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