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ABOUT ME

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My Background

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I grew up in Keller, Texas, and attended the University of North Texas (UNT) and studied Psychology and Spanish. During my sophomore year in college, I studied abroad at ITESM in Monterrey, Mexico. After UNT, I served as an international volunteer in Bluefields, Nicaragua, with the Capuchin Franciscans for two very formative years.  Returning from Nicaragua, I worked at a non-profit organization in Worcester, MA, before going to graduate school at Boston College. I graduated from BC in 2004 with a masters degree in clinical social work and a masters degree in pastoral ministry. Since 2001, I have worked as a mental health counselor to English and Spanish speaking individuals, couples, and families. I spent several years working at the University of Dallas and currently work a few hours a week at the University of Texas in Dallas.  

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Something that Guides Me:

Make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light;

And where there is sadness, joy.

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Grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled as to console;

To be understood as to understand;

To be loved as to love.

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An Instrument of Peace...

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Counseling Approach

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The fact that someone would be willing to come to counseling means that they already possess the willingness and inner strength to discover the solutions they desire.  I help them discover these solutions using my clinical tool kit that includes:

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  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Narrative Therapy (a strength-based approach to therapy)

  • Mindfulness

  • Motivational Interviewing (helps resolve ambivalence so that people can truly make changes in their lives)

  • Enneagram (a powerful tool that can lead to self-discovery and spiritual transformation)

  • Spiral Dynamics (maps out a helpful path towards self-actualization)

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With my eclectic skill-set and years of professional experience, I offer a holistic counseling approach which integrates the realms of psychology and spirituality.  

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I work with individuals, couples, families, and the LGBTQ community. When you're ready, you're ready.  Contact me today. 

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Education and Licensure

 

Education:

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Masters in Clinical Social Work

Boston College Graduate School of Social Work (2004)

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Masters in Pastoral Ministry

Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (2004)

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish (minor) (1997)

University of North Texas

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Licensure:

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Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)

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