I'm a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and clinical supervisor with more than 20 years of experience helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, relationship challenges, addiction recovery, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences. I believe that healing happens within a compassionate, collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to reconnect with themselves.
I specialize in treating complex and developmental trauma using an integrative, evidence-based approach that addresses both the mind and body. I am extensively trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SEP), the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), and yoga therapy (C-IAYT, RYT-500). My work helps clients develop greater emotional regulation, process traumatic experiences, strengthen self-compassion, and create more fulfilling relationships.
Every client's story is unique. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with the effects of past trauma, navigating a major life transition, experiencing burnout, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals. My style is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that lasting change comes through understanding, support, and time to heal.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am an Assistant Professor of Social Work, researcher, and author whose scholarship focuses on trauma recovery, yoga therapy, mindfulness, addiction recovery, and therapist well-being. I regularly publish in peer-reviewed journals and present nationally and internationally, ensuring that the care I provide reflects the latest research while remaining deeply personalized and practical.
I serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Social Workers–Texas Chapter, represent Texas as a Mental Health Delegate to the NASW Delegate Assembly, and serve on the Editorial Board of BMC Psychology. I am Co-Owner and Clinical Director of Inspired Practice LLC. I am an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute (SETI), NARM Inner Circle, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), U.S. Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP), International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR), Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR), Clinical Social Work Association, Texas Society for Clinical Social Work, International Association of Yoga Therapists, Yoga Alliance, and the National Society for Leadership and Success.
Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy is available from the comfort of your home. I provide secure telehealth psychotherapy for clients throughout Texas, Illinois, and New York. I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, Spring Health, and UnitedHealthcare. Self-pay sessions are $225/50 minutes via credit or debit card, HSA or FSA, and superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement. EMDR Intensives and Somatic Immersions are available.
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