Taking the first step towards therapy is a brave and important part of your mental health journey. As a licensed professional counselor and Houston native, I offer a warm and empathetic space where you can safely explore your life experiences and emotions. I love working with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and I’m also fluent in Spanish.

 

My passion for counseling comes from getting to know my clients’ unique stories and creating evidence-based treatments that support their goals. I use a holistic, individualized approach to help you challenge unhealthy patterns and develop new forms of self-understanding. Together, we’ll work towards achieving and maintaining your mental and emotional well-being, igniting your inner healing.

 

I have completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training and am working towards certification. EMDR is a powerful technique that uses a psychodynamic approach to help reprocess trauma, making it especially effective for individuals dealing with PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias, and mental blocks in sports. It helps your brain reprocess difficult memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing you to move past distressing events, leading to greater emotional control and a more balanced life.

 

In addition to EMDR, I offer Cognitive-Behavioral and Person-Centered Therapy. These approaches help you develop healthy coping skills, recognize your strengths, set healthy boundaries, and regulate your emotions. They address maladaptive coping mechanisms that might be holding you back from living the life you envision.

 

A bit about me: I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, and I stay active with yoga and Latin dance classes. At home, I have a tabby cat named Tommy who keeps me company, and I hope to add a puppy to the mix soon! I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. My journey as a counselor began with the hope of helping clients navigate their challenges, discover their strengths, and achieve personal growth and fulfillment. I find it incredibly inspiring to witness my clients’ growth and see them step into the life they’ve envisioned!

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Wishing you health and well-being! ¡Les deseo salud y bienestar!

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FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @kat.counseling