Authentically Me

Welcome. I am a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Angela S. Hardin, LPC-S, NCC, ACS. I provide culturally responsive, individual, and group counseling for adults and young adults (ages 18+) across the state of Texas. I hold a deeply inclusive space tailored to clients from all walks of life, with a dedicated focus on providing LGBTQIA+-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care.

My approach to psychotherapy is deeply shaped by my non-linear path as a somatic practitioner and artist. Having spent 25 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist, I have a profound appreciation for the stories our bodies carry. This somatic lens is woven together with my rich background as a visual artist, art educator, classically trained musician, and dancer. While my hands-on bodywork and art instruction days are in the past, these diverse experiences still guide the grounded, whole-person care I practice. They remind me daily of how our inner worlds directly impact our movement, creativity, and the way we connect and express with authenticity.

My practice proudly provides LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming care. I view your unique way of moving through the world not as something to be corrected, but as a valuable part of human diversity. Together, we will honor your unique path and cultivate a life that feels authentic, safe, and entirely your own.

I specialize in walking alongside individuals navigating identity exploration, life transitions, grief and loss, helping you hold space for both your pain and your ongoing evolution. I am deeply passionate about body image healing and eating disorder recovery, working with you to move away from the pressure of "fixing" and toward deep body liberation and peace.

I am Health at Every Size® (HAES®)-aligned and committed to weight-inclusive, non-diet, and affirming care. I believe that bodies naturally exist in diverse shapes and sizes and that every person deserves respectful, compassionate care free from weight stigma and shame. Rather than centering weight loss or body size as measures of health or worth, I support clients in building a more trusting relationship with their bodies, food, movement, and overall well-being in ways that honor their lived experience, values, access needs, culture, and goals.

This is a welcoming space for people of all identities, backgrounds, bodies, abilities, and ways of being.

We may be a good fit if you are looking for a therapist that meets you exactly where you are today. Whether you simply need a safe, relational environment to talk through your thoughts, or you feel ready to explore how your story lives inside your body, we will pace our work together to match your comfort level. If you are seeking a holistic space to gently understand different parts of yourself, rewrite old narratives, and reconnect with nature or your creative voice, we can work together to honor your unique lived experience at a rhythm that feels safe for you.

My therapeutic orientation is humanistic, existential, and relational, meaning I approach therapy as a collaborative space to explore your lived experience, values, relationships, identity, and sense of meaning.

My work integrates person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, somatic and expressive arts approaches, ecotherapy, emotion focused therapy (EFT), and internal family systems therapy (IFS). I provide mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and dialetical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to help bridge the gap in cognitive and somatic embodiment.

My approach is evidence-informed and shaped collaboratively around your goals. Together, we will identify meaningful areas for growth, use approaches that fit your needs and preferences, and regularly reflect on what feels helpful. I draw on current clinical research, collaborative goal setting, and ongoing feedback to provide care that is ethical, responsive, and aligned with your values.

Lasting change often begins when we give ourselves permission to move forward with greater authenticity.

Licenses

  • Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, #103850

  • Texas Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT027774

Education

  • Master of Arts in Counseling (MA) | Saint Edward’s University, 2026

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Design (BFA) | Texas State University, 2010

  • Advanced Massage Therapy Degree | Lauterstein-Conway Massage School & Clinic, 2003

  • Massage Therapy Degree | Lauterstein-Conway Massage School & Clinic, 2001

Certifications

To deepen my clinical practice, I continue to pursue specialized training in somatic, relational, and inclusive modalities that shape my holistic approach to therapy.

  • Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IDES) - in progress

  • Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification - in progress

  • Integrative Grief Counseling Certification - in progress

  • Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist Certification, 2019

  • Usui Shiki Ryocho Reiki Master Level Teacher Certification, 2005

Advanced Trainings

These additional studies expand the specific clinical approaches and creative tools I bring to our collaboration.

  • Nourishing Through Change: Supporting ED Recovery in Peri-Menopause & Menopause

  • Working Towards Neutrality: Practice to Heal Your Client’s Relationship with Food & Body

  • Female Autism: Masked Presentations, late Diagnosis & Clinical Strategies

Crisis & Safety Credentials

I maintain up-to-date safety and crisis stabilization credentials to support my readiness to navigate unexpected moments with care, presence, and a commitment to a secure environment.

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certification

  • Psychological First Aid Certification

Professional Memberships

I am committed to ongoing learning, ethical practice, and connection with professional communities that support thoughtful, affirming, and inclusive care. My professional memberships include: