I provide a safe and compassionate space where individuals can navigate life’s challenges and heal on a profound level. Whether you are facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or other areas, my approach is tailored to support you. My approach blends evidence-based practices with empathetic understanding, offering a therapeutic experience tailored to each client’s unique journey. I specialize in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), which uses light and color to unlock emotional healing, guiding clients toward clarity, resilience, and renewal. My mission is to help clients uncover their strengths, process their struggles, and rediscover joy and balance in their lives.
My Specializations
Qualifications
Qualifications
Qualifications
I bring decades of experience mentoring and developing individuals across all levels of organizations, from students to employees to leaders in the non-profit sector. My lifelong passion for seeing others become their best selves has included designing curriculum for professional growth, providing crisis and care support for a national organization, and designing and implementing programs for employee personal and professional well-being.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Master’s in Educational Psychology, I will combine my professional background with my enthusiasm for helping individuals heal at a deep emotional level. I utilize an integrative approach that includes Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and client-centered techniques to create a tailored, compassionate experience for every client.
I specialize in addressing anxiety, stress management, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, chronic illness or pain, self-esteem and confidence building, life transitions, spirituality, and adoption-related issues. As an adult adoptee, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective to individuals touched by adoption. I aim to empower individuals to uncover their struggles, find strength, and achieve lasting growth and resilience.
Supervision under Dr. Steven Vasquez
I am fortunate to be under the supervision of Dr. Steven Vasquez, a truly visionary leader in the field of emotional healing. Dr. Vasquez is known for his groundbreaking work in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) and his holistic, integrative approach to mental health. His unique ability to combine deep empathy with cutting-edge therapeutic techniques makes him an exceptional mentor and supervisor. His guidance has shaped my practice, allowing me to offer innovative, trauma-informed care to my clients. Dr. Vasquez’s forward-thinking approach ensures that I am always equipped with the most effective tools to support your healing journey, offering you a transformative experience rooted in both expertise and compassion.
A Personal Note
As an adult adoptee, I bring a unique perspective to my therapeutic practice. My own experience navigating adoption-related challenges informs the empathy and understanding I offer to others. I understand the complexities that adoption can bring into one's life—questions of identity, belonging, and the search for answers. This personal insight allows me to connect with clients on a deeper level, offering compassionate support as they explore their own stories and work towards healing. Whether you're seeking to understand your place in the world or unravel the emotional layers tied to adoption and other life wounding experiences, I am here to walk that path with you, lighting the way as you heal.