My Why

I am a Kansas City native and I have faced my fair share of adversities throughout my life. Through my traumas I have realized, with God, my ability to persevere, become more resilient and Rise Up!
I believe everyone has the ability to rise and become their true resilient self, but life’s uncontrollable circumstances, past traumas, unresolved hurt and painful relationships have enabled us to utilize it.
My hope is to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health in rural, black and brown communities.

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I specialize in the following;

• Anxiety

• Addition

• Abandonment

• Anger Management

• Attachment Issues

• Communication Issues

• Coping Skills

• Domestic Violence

• Depression

• Life Transitions

• Mindfulness

• Parenting

• Self Esteem

• Stress

• Trauma

• And so much more.

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I work from an attachment and family system lens. This allows me to view the whole person in lieu of their childhood experiences and current relationships to assist them in gaining, insight, self-worth, and determination needed to rise up.  I tailor my therapy work to each client, utilizing an integrative approach. I use researched treatments such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This allows me to specialize in treating trauma, identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns.  

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Clientele Demographics: Teens, Adults, Families, Couples, and Groups

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I am an alumni of Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS. I have earned my undergraduate degree at Dallas Christian College in Farmers Branch, TX. There I obtained my Bachelors of Art in Psychology and Bible with a minor in Youth and Family Ministry. I continued my education at MidAmerica Nazarene University and obtained my Masters of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage Couples and Family Therapy.