Explore My Services

I offer compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals (ages 16 and older), couples, and families. Whether you prefer in-person sessions in my Colleyville office or secure telehealth, I’m here to support you — as long as you are physically located in Texas.

I see the human person as fully integrated — body, mind, and soul — created with inherent dignity. My primary framework is the Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person (CCMMP), which serves as a lens through which I understand and integrate therapeutic work. I personally adhere to a strong Christian worldview and am happy to integrate faith, Scripture, and prayer into our sessions when that is the client’s preference. If you are not seeking a faith-based or Christian perspective, I can comfortably set that aside and focus on evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs and preferences.

My work is guided by several proven, evidence-based approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — Helps accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to value-driven actions for greater flexibility and meaning.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — Helps heal trauma and distressing life events by reducing the emotional intensity of painful memories.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) & EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy) — Grounded in attachment theory, these approaches strengthen relationships and heal attachment wounds for greater connection and security.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Identifies and changes unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to better manage anxiety, depression, and other challenges.

  • Solution-Focused Therapy — A strength-based approach that builds on your resources and successes to create positive, practical change.

  • Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person (CCMMP) — My primary framework. This integrative model views the human person as body, mind, and soul, drawing from psychology, philosophy, and Christian theology to support whole-person healing and restoration.

  • The Immanuel Approach (by Dr. Karl Lehman) — A relational and prayer-based method that helps heal trauma and attachment wounds by facilitating deeper connection with God and others.

I specialize in supporting clients with:

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Depression

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • OCD

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image

  • Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, etc.)

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Faith & Spirituality Concerns

Whether you are feeling stuck, navigating life transitions, working through relationship challenges, or seeking relief from emotional pain, I am here to walk alongside you with gentleness and hope.

Working with Teens

I welcome teens and their families. Because Texas law treats anyone under 18 as a minor, a few requirements must be completed before the first session. These are licensing rules that apply to every licensed professional counselor in Texas, not only this practice.

Informed consent
A parent or legal guardian must sign informed consent before counseling can begin. I cannot meet with a teen until that signed consent is on file.

When parents are divorced or there is a custody order
Texas Administrative Code § 681.35 requires every licensed counselor, before starting services with a minor named in a custody agreement or court order, to obtain and review a current copy of that order (including any applicable part of the divorce decree), keep it in the client’s file, and follow what the court awarded.

Because of this legal requirement, I must have a current copy of the decree or custody order before the first appointment. That document determines what consent paperwork is required and which parent(s) or conservator(s) must sign informed consent for the teen’s mental health care. Who must sign depends on the order:

  • If one parent has the exclusive right to consent to psychological or psychiatric treatment, only that parent’s consent is required.

  • If the right is independent, either parent with that right may consent.

  • If the right requires joint agreement, both parents must consent.

Please understand that I cannot legally meet with your teen until the required paperwork and signatures are in your teen’s file.

Parent involvement
Teen work is most effective when parents stay connected to the process. I encourage regular parent sessions at an interval we set together—usually monthly. These meetings are for updates, coordination, and support around what is happening at home and school. They are understood to be a part of care, not an optional add-on.

If you have questions about consent, court paperwork, or how parent sessions work, please reach out.