I am a Licensed Professional Counselor educated at the University of Texas in San Antonio.  After receiving a bachelors degree in psychology and masters degree in counseling in 2006, my post graduate internship was completed with a local counseling agency where I worked with diverse multicultural populations and a wide variety of issues.  I received specialized training through work in an eating disorder treatment center. 

The majority of my training and experience is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)  and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a focus on skills training in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.  When working with clients suffering from an eating disorder I utilize a treatment team approach collaborating with other medical professionals on behalf of clients. I have received extensive and specific training in the treatment of depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse.  Relational Cultural Therapy greatly influences my work, commitment, and focus on relationships and meaningful connection as powerful part of the treatment process.
 
I support a 12-step approach to substance abuse treatment, adopting and integrating the addiction model into much of my work.

My professional memberships are with The American Counseling Association (ACA), The Academy of Eating Disorders (AED), and The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA).

If I can provide more information please call me at 210-467-8808.