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About My Clients
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because I highly enjoy helping people understand themselves and their relationships at all stages of life. Working through depression, trauma, identity confusion, relationship strain, anxiety, and sexuality/sexual issues are some of my favorite ways to spend sessions. Humor, both dark and light, is always welcome in session as we work through better understanding our own narrative and life itself.
My Background and Approach
I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from Texas A&M and have a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. I completed my internship in Medical Family Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Tx where I worked along side primary care doctors and ran a Trans Youth Therapy Group. Since 2020, I have worked at Resolution Ranch Academy as a therapist for teen boys with addiction and mental health struggles and their families. Since 2022, I have co-owned my group practice, Bridging Connections Therapy, with 2 other amazing therapists. My approach to therapy is from a relational lens. I believe that our struggles rarely exist in a bubble and that some of our greatest assets, and some of our greatest struggles, come from our families/primary relationships. I utilize a curious, client affirming approach to therapy where I believe that you are the expert and I am the mental health/relationship guide.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I consider myself to be a highly open-minded person and a strong ally to the LGBTQ+ community for as long as I can remember. I believe that therapy should be a safe space where you can be the real you without fear of judgement or misunderstandings. I believe therapy (and life) is akin to studying philosophy; there is no perfect answer or ultimate truth, everything is what you make it and there is always room to grow and learn more. One of my favorite areas to work with is depression and suicide (I was a volunteer and a trainer for the Texas A&M Helpline) because I believe that they both have a lot to teach us about ourselves and the way that we are interacting with life. I work with all religious and spiritual beliefs as they relate to my clients but do not ever operate from a specific religious orientation and leave it up to my clients if they want to include religion or spirituality in their sessions.