Early life experiences shaped my passion for psychology.Watching my family start over taught me how resilient people can be – how it is possible to come through the fire and create a new life.I’m working with people in Laredo or Houston, I have a significant appreciation for each individual’s uniqueness, while also seeing the common experiences that connect us all. My clients tell me that they feel understood, heard, and valued, throughout our work together. They tell me that I combine directness with caring. I believe that the goal of therapy, ultimately, is to make my services obsolete. In the short-term, I use practical solutions and tools like mindfulness meditation to help you build the skills you need to make concrete changes in your life and experience relief. In the long-term, I provide a safe, confidential space as you work through your struggles. If you’re willing to put in the work, change can happen; it is possible to gain relief from your struggles. My practice is based largely around using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which the National Mental Health Institute (NIMH) notes to be proven by research as effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues, that individuals often face (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and trauma). CBT focuses on helping you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact to produce distress.