I show up in the therapy room as a real human, not a blank slate. I'll laugh with you and support you, and I'll help you face what's been hard to face without making you feel judged or rushed. I've sat in the client chair myself, so I know how hard this work can be, and why it's still worth doing.
One thing has stayed true through all of my work
I'm always learning and growing, but I also bring 10+ years in the mental health field, including 7+ years of direct client work across multiple levels of care, along with extensive experience in organizational leadership and building sustainable therapy practices. Through all of it, what I've seen help most was rarely a perfect technique. It was having someone steady in the room while you worked through it.
That's what Steady Place is built on: somewhere to land and exhale, and start trusting yourself again.
Human first, therapist second
I don't pretend to have everything figured out, and I believe you're the expert on your own life. What I bring is honest compassion, thoughtful questions, and a willingness to help you look at patterns you might not see on your own.
I'm also not here just to tell you what you want to hear. If you want a therapist who can sit with the hard stuff, ask the uncomfortable questions, and call you out on your own BS now and then, while still making room for you to be messy and human, you're in the right place.
My hope is that you leave our work together feeling calmer, lighter, and more confident in yourself, not because I've figured things out for you, but because you've started to trust yourself more.
What clients have told me
Details changed for privacy"I so appreciate you and thank God for you daily."
"I was talking with a friend about how good therapy has been and how much I was able to open up to you (WAY more than any other therapists!)."
"Thank you for listening to all of my boy problems. You have always helped me so much. Thank you for all of the funny videos, laughs and kind words. I never felt judged or insignificant when telling you my stories."
"You have been a GOD SEND for my teen! You really helped and will continue through college."
"I needed to let you know that I was just nominated for my first music award! It wouldn't have happened without your help over the last few years. Thank you!"
"My teen said they love talking to you because you are like a very wise good friend. That's a HUGE compliment because we had given up on mental health help."
I work best with people who are ready to do the work
That doesn't mean you need to have it all figured out or be in crisis before you start. It means you're willing to show up honestly and try something different, even when it's uncomfortable.
Most of the people I work with are high achievers running on empty. I work with a lot of people who care deeply about what they do and the people they show up for: founders, attorneys, executives, creatives, influencers, fellow therapists, pastors, and plenty of others without a fancy title who are simply holding a lot together.
When I might not be the right fit
I'm probably not your person if you're looking for quick fixes, hacks, advice-only sessions, or someone to simply tell you what to do, or if you need more support right now than weekly outpatient therapy can provide. I believe therapy works best when there's collaboration, mutual respect, honesty, and a willingness to engage in the work, even when it's uncomfortable. If what you need falls outside what I offer, I'm well connected in the mental health community and happy to help you find a therapist or level of care that better fits your needs.
Therapy that's built around you
I'm not here to slap temporary coping skills on top of real pain. Our work is tailored to you, drawing from different therapeutic approaches depending on what you're navigating. We'll pay attention to your nervous system and what's happening in your body, not just what's going on in your head.
EMDR
For memories and experiences that still feel too close.
Mind-Body Approach
Somatic work and nervous system regulation to help you recognize how stress shows up in your body and find ways to feel more grounded and settled.
REBT
Challenging rigid beliefs and the thought patterns that fuel anxiety, frustration, and self-criticism.
ACT
Making room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward the life you actually want.
CBT
Practical tools for noticing and shifting the patterns in how you think, feel, and respond.
Relational work
Understanding how your relationships have shaped you and how you show up in them today.
The goal is to feel more grounded in yourself and build a life that feels aligned instead of overwhelming.
How I got here
All of it shapes how I show up today. I understand burnout and high pressure from the inside, and I know what it takes to move through hard seasons without losing yourself along the way.
- 1College
Where it started
While I was still in undergrad for my bachelor's in counseling, I ran the business operations of a boutique group counseling practice in Southlake. It gave me invaluable experience and an early look at what it takes to build and run a practice, and eventually shaped the path I took into the clinical side of the work.
- 22019
Master of Arts
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from The King's University.
- 3Clinical work
In the room
I worked in private practice, supported a crisis hotline and its staff, and later worked in PHP and IOP programs with kids and teens as a group therapist and assessment supervisor.
- 4Leadership
Building & leading clinics
I stepped into leadership as a Clinic Director and later Regional Director of Clinical Operations, building therapy practices from the ground up and supporting teams of clinicians through both crisis and growth.
- 5Now
Steady Place Therapy
In person in Southlake and online across Texas, helping people do the work of understanding themselves, changing what isn't working, and building a life that feels more like their own.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas
MA, Marriage & Family Therapy
EMDR trained, EMDRIA-approved
Gottman Method, Level 1
Life outside the office
I'm a born and raised Texan with a calm, peaceful demeanor and, underneath it, a quiet streak of strength and drive.
What the road looks like from here
A quick call to see if we're a good fit, with no pressure either way.
We get a real picture of what brought you in and what you want to be different.
In person in Southlake or online anywhere in Texas, at a pace that fits.
If this sounds like a fit, let's talk
A free 15-minute consult is a low-pressure way to see what working together would feel like, and you don't need to have your story figured out first.
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Let's work together
Let's Work Together
Let's Work Together
In person or online
1422 Main Street, Suite 213
Southlake, TX 76092
Online sessions anywhere in Texas
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