I have 25 years experience counseling adults and children of all ages. My specialty is helping children ages 3-12 overcome emotional or behavioral problems, anxiety, loss or trauma. I developed this expertise during the 12 years I spent counseling abused children and their families at a local community agency. That experience taught me that, even for children, changing thought patterns is the most effective way to change feelings and behaviors. This approach is comprehensive, evidence-based and effective in addressing a variety of behavioral and emotional difficulties in children and adults.
My educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UT Austin and a Master's in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Additional training includes numerous seminars focusing on play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, ethics and supervision of counseling interns.
In addition I am a published author and frequent conference speaker.
My husband and I live in Dallas where we are members of a local Bible church. In my free time I enjoy pampering our cat, playing with our dog, working in my flower garden, and baking sweet treats for family and friends.