About

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Supervisor), and I’m passionate about helping neurodiverse individuals learn how to move beyond survival mode with their mental health. I especially love helping clients process and grow on their journey to being who you are supposed to be.  My approach involves sharing psychoeducation to empower clients through knowledge and new skills. I use an integrative therapeutic approach including  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).  

​Clinical Experience:

 

I have worked in a variety of settings including: 

  • In group inpatient facility providing groups for individuals with dual diagnosis’

  • In community mental health providing school-based, office and home-based therapy alongside a variety of county programs including Bexar County Juvenile Probation

  • In behavioral health on a variety of inpatient units as well as the crisis departments

 

Additional Training & Certifications: 

  • Trauma Therapy:

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for youth

    • Neuroscience for Clinicians

Education:

  • Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Texas at San Antonio

  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) from Our Lady of the Lake University

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in English from Marian University. 

 

License & Professional Memberships:

  • The State of Texas - The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

    • License #: 38353 / Board Approved Supervisor