
Therapy
The Therapeutic Approach
We will work on as much or as little as you choose to. I am an interactive systemic therapist who desires to help bring healing to the whole-person using techniques from various clinical approaches including family systems theory, cognitive behavioral, REBT, strategic, solution-focused, Gestalt, existential and positive psychology. I want to work with you in a team approach to meet your goals for treatment and will look at your issues from a perspective that examines your mental, emotional, behavioral, social and spiritual situations.
I believe that each area of a person’s life can affect them and therefore, each area should be explored, as applicable and desired. As we work on your therapy goals, I will consider your medical history and physical health, your social life, your work life, how you handle emotions and your thought processes, as well as behaviors. I also explore the spiritual side of you because ultimately, we will live what we believe. If you believe you are worthless, you will live that way. But if you truly believe you have great worth and have hope for your life, you will live that as well. And although I am a follower of Jesus by faith and practice and can offer Biblical/Christian counseling as a part of the therapeutic process, I also treat clients of all walks of life and faith. I will honor you where you are in your spiritual journey.
Ever work on a 1000 piece puzzle? When clients come into my office, they essentially bring in a completed puzzle picture that they don’t really like. We can explore all thousand pieces and see what you want to change or not, but it will really be better if you are able to come in and bring me that picture on the top of the puzzle box that lets me know what you want to see! We will focus our work on what YOU want to change or are willing/able to change.



I have been treating individuals, couples, and families in private practice for over 20 years. I am honored to be chosen and trusted by clients to help them in an array of areas of difficulty in life.
Most of my background, training and experience are focused on helping people come into wholeness in the area of relationships with other people, with themselves, with food/substances, or with God.
Although I specialize in marriage and family relationships, eating disorders, and trauma recovery, I also treat other common therapeutic issues.
Clinical Therapeutic Offerings
Children (Ages 6 and up)
School issues, behavior problems, discipline, AD/HD, poor social skills, bullying, trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders.
Adolescents
School issues, peer/social problems, drug/alcohol abuse, acting out behaviors, abuse/trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, eating disorders, body image, self-esteem.
Individual Adults
Depression, anxiety, abuse/trauma, unresolved issues, lack of boundaries, addictions, eating disorders, anger issues, work issues, low self-worth, chronic pain or other medical issues, grief and loss, job issues.
Couples
Premarital, marital, divorce adjustment, remarriage, blended family work, parenting, communication and conflict resolution skills, sexual intimacy issues, infidelity, grief and loss.
Family
Parenting/discipline issues, conflict resolution, communication, establishing family meetings, step/blended family issues, life stage adjustments, grief and losses, family trauma.
Professionals
Performance issues, stress reduction, conflict with co-workers, supervisors.
Athletes
Performance issues, eating disorders, exercise addiction, body image issues, mental wellness, life moderation skills, stress management.
Christians
I offer Christian professional counseling by integrating strong clinical skills with Biblical healing principles. This approach can be used in dealing with any presenting issue, including addressing spiritual struggles, and hearing and connecting with God in a more personal way. If applicable, Andrew Miller’s HeartSync healing model may be introduced. For more on HeartSync, click here. For more about The Gold Monarch Healing Center, click here.
Another helpful approach/tool, is to discover your Motivational Design Gift from Romans 12. Understanding your Motivational Design Gift and the gifts of others can help you in every aspect and relationship in life. Take the free quiz and learn more here: https://www.bit.ly/FreeQuiz1
New Clients
1. To book your first appointment, you have three options:
a) Register as a new client online here www.therapyappointment.com.
b) Call my office at 830-632-5186 and leave a voicemail.
c) Complete the contact form, adding any comments/questions you may have.
My assistant or I will contact you as soon as possible.
2. Therapy appointments are held Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm. A 1-hour initial intake session is $200. Every session thereafter is $150 an hour.
3. All Therapy Clients:
Please read the Notice of Privacy Policy.
If someone else is paying for your sessions, please have them sign the Credit Card Authorization Form.
I no longer accept insurance, however, I can offer you a receipt that you can submit for partial reimbursement if you have out of network benefits.
For other common Q & A, see the section below.