Professionally, I have always held a wide range of interests which has lead to a wealth of practice experience and training. I am a Diplomate of The American Psychotherapy Association and am also a member of The National Association of Social Workers. I have written the column "Girl Talk" for Houston Woman Magazine and am a pro-bono counselor for Mental Health America of Greater Houston. I received my Master of Social Work Degree from The University of Houston in 1997 and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan in 1992, after which I completed a one year volunteer assignment in Houston for "Volunteers for Educational And Social Services" in 1993. I interned at Baylor Psychiatry Clinic in Houston from 1996-1997 and published my graduate thesis "Examining Self-Efficacy as a Correlate of Abstinence in the Chemically Dependent Post-Treatment Adult" (1997, The Journal of Substance Abuse) in conjunction with UT School of Public Health and Houston Recovery Campus. I have been a Licensed Clinician in Texas since 1997, completing my post-graduate training at Intracare Psychiatric Hospital in Houston. I opened my private practice in Houston in 2000 specializing in Women's Issues but also enjoying a diversified adjunct practice as a consultant. I have also been a consultant for Family Services of Greater Houston, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, Harris County Children's Protective Services, and HISD West District Youth & Family Center. For several years I was the consulting social worker at The Care Inn of LaGrange and Monument Hill working with Behavioral Health Consultants, which has given me much insight into the psychological needs and issues of the retired population. In addition, I am fluent in Spanish through formal undergraduate college education as well as working with Hispanic clients for the past 15 years.
Please call me at 281-813-8330 to begin psychotherapy treatment in a relaxed, non-judgemental setting with a qualified individual and couples therapist.
