My Approach
Having a solid foundation is crucial to how I support you, and mine is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Polyvagal Theory. Think of these as lenses I wear that help me make sense things. Much like my actual prescription eyeglasses, my foundational lenses help me bring you and your inner world into focus.
A solid foundation
No matter what brings you here, my focus will always be on helping you build a more flexible relationship with your thoughts and emotions, while also tending to the nervous system patterns that shape how you feel, connect, and respond to the world.
What this means in practice
My toolkit & approach
My toolkit includes other theories such as:
Internal Family Systems,
Somatic and Experiential therapies,
Narrative therapy,
Existential therapy,
and other evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.
I use the theories in my toolkit thoughtfully and collaboratively based on what feels most supportive for you. Much like a whisk wouldn’t be your tool of choice when tasked with hanging a picture on the wall, not every theory is going to be well-suited for the work we’re doing together!
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas, #97766)
M.A. in Professional Clinical Counseling
Supervision by Stephanie Van Fossen, Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Ongoing training in trauma, polyvagal, identity-affirming care, and more.
Let’s be real. This info is both important and, perhaps, a little boring. I’ve done my best to keep it short and sweet.
Credentials & training
I also believe in doing my own work
I know firsthand what it feels like to sit in the client’s chair and have your raw, tender, messy humanness witnessed and held. You won’t be judged or rushed through these moments, we’ll give them the time, space, and tenderness they deserve.