I provide therapy services to all ages, under the supervision of Dr. Krista Jordan (read about Dr. Jordan here). I offer sessions in person in Austin, TX, and virtually throughout the state of Texas. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Through my education and experience, I have learned that each stage and circumstance of life brings unique challenges that can be effectively managed with the right support. My goal is to create an open and non-judgemental space to allow people to explore themselves and their experiences while developing tools to cope and heal from life's challenges. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to set treatment goals that resonate with them and help them find more peace, joy, and satisfaction in life. I am educated in a diverse approach, with an emphasis on emotionally-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy skills and concepts. I believe that the methods and techniques should be specific to each individual, and I strive to work with clients to establish an approach that is uniquely suited to their needs. I am excited to speak with you about how we can work together!
I believe it is important for clients to understand the forms of therapy available to them. While I use an integrated approach, we will work together to determine what concepts and skills will benefit your individual needs the most.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy is derived largely from attachment theory and a person-centered approach. This form of therapy emphasizes the importance of emotions and their link to our personal identity. When individuals are not self-aware of their emotions, they often find themselves struggling to be engaged with their lives and function at their best.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured form of cognitive therapy used for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This form of therapy uses many of the same concepts and techniques of traditional Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), but adapts and expands them to meet the unique treatment needs of those who have experienced a trauma.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is derived from cognitive theory. However, where traditional cognitive behavior therapy is often focused on changing thought patterns to change our emotions, ACT takes a slightly different approach. The goal of the concepts and skills learned in ACT is to help individuals become more accepting and comfortable with their thoughts and emotions–even the negative ones. By learning to accept these thoughts and feelings as temporary, we can let them pass by and avoid the feeling that they are taking over.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is derived from cognitive and behavioral theories. DBT is highly skills-focused, with an emphasis on skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT was initially developed as a treatment primarily for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but has since expanded to application to a number of other causes for treatment. It is a highly trauma-informed modality centered around giving individuals the tools they need to cope with both past and present negative personal and emotional experiences.