As a mental health clinician, I am dedicated to helping others achieve personal growth. I work in Texas as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (License Number 205804). I hold a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University. I am pursuing a doctorate in the same field at National University. Under the guidance of Dr. Lisa Powell, I assist a wide range of clients, from children to seniors, each with their own unique experiences. I have a special focus on helping adults dealing with sexual trauma, domestic violence, substance use, depression, and anxiety.

I am certified:

• as a Crisis Advocate at the Regional Victims Crisis Center, a local non-profit that assists victims of sexual assault and violent crimes in Abilene and nearby areas,

• in Solution Based Casework,

• Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for health and behavioral health professionals,

• Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) for suicide prevention,

• CPR, and

• Mental Health First Aid

I am working on licensure/certification for:

• chemical dependency

• Batterers Intervention and Prevention (BIP)

I am a member of:

• Alpha-Chi, a leading college honor society for graduate students in the top 10% academically, which promotes service, leadership, and character.

• the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT),

• the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT),

• the American Psychological Association (APA),

• the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA),

• the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCVF),

• the Big Country Counseling Association (BCCA),

• an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, and

• the Mental Health First Aid Community.