About Me
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Most recently, I was employed for nine years as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Place4 Counseling with Gulf Bend Center in Victoria and Port Lavaca, Texas, counseling individuals from five to sixty.
After receiving my Masters of Arts in Counseling,
I practiced as a therapist with the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at Cuero Community Hospital where I provided individual and group therapy to adults aged 55 and over who were dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss. I worked for Gulf Bend Center under the Safe Schools/Healthy Students federal grant program as the mental health therapist for students in the Cuero Independent School District. In this position, I counseled students from pre-school to high school, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
to deal effectively with a variety of emotional,
social and behavioral issues.
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In 2016, I became a National Certified Counselor and am held to a high standard of professionalism and continuing education. I studied poetry and writing, or journal, therapy with Kathleen Adams of the Center for Journal Therapy and incorporate
this modality into my work with clients today.
With over 25 years of experience in the world of communications, I have worked successfully in the fields of advertising, magazine journalism, public relations, and marketing. I served as the Coordinator for the DeWitt Medical Foundation, the non-profit organization that supports Cuero Community Hospital, participating in marketing, fundraising, donor management, and special events coordination. I focus on communication with my counseling clients as I consider the words we use to be important for our mental health and our relationships.
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My Approach
Areas of Expertise
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Women's Issues
• Work and Career Issues
• Stress Management
• Children and Adolescents
• Aging Issues
• Self-esteem Issues
• Relationship Problems
• Shyness and Social Difficulties
• Grief and Loss
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
• Bariatric Surgery Screening
• Weight problems
I am an interactive and creative therapist who focuses on facilitating and improving communication. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. By integrating complementary methodologies and techniques, I am able to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. I pride myself in showing the compassion and understanding necessary to help individuals build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.