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Higher Education

BS Psychology & Mathematics: Texas A&M University - Commerce

MA Counseling: Dallas Baptist University

PhD Counseling Education & Supervision (Child & Adolescent Cognate): Texas A&M & University - Commerce

Counseling License

Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

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I was homeschooled until 8th grade. I had some struggles with learning (Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder & Anxiety) but when I began going to school I realized my one strength was where my peers struggled the most; Algebra/Math!

I set out to pursue teaching from that point on. I knew I had a depth of understanding struggling as a student that could help me in identifying students' individual learning challenges, strengths and thought processes. I just made a change from teaching Math to Counseling as my specialty area changed

Side note: I hope to someday teach research and statistics to feel my math degree is being used : )

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LPC

Unleashing Hope Counseling - Private Practice

Assistant Director

LPC-Supervisor

LPC-Intern/Associate

Allen ISD

Volunteer Special Education Counselor

Emotional & Behavioral Support

Rockwall/Mesquite Pregnancy Resource Center

Volunteer Options Counselor

Supported mother's facing unplanned pregnancy in evaluating their options & working through the process

Boles Children's Home - Arms of Hope

Volunteer Student intern

Provided individual & group counseling to children and adolescents living in the children's home away from their biological family

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Theories & Counseling Approaches

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Action & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Play Therapy

Attachment Theory

Family Systems

Diagnosis/Specialty areas

Trauma (RAD, DSED, PTSD & Acute Stress)

Depression

Self-injury

Suicidal Ideation

Anxiety

Relationship issues including foster care & adoption challenges

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I utilize the online platform to support my courses both taught in person and online. I primarily have experience utilizing Black Board and Bright Space but am currently working on learning and mastering Canvas as well.

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I wanted to help others for as long as I can remember. My mom has discussed this going as far back as when my little sister was born and I tried to help take care of her. Once I was introduced to Psychology during undergrad, I knew mental health was the best way I could help others through their struggles.

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Current Professor

The Chicago School Dallas (Summer 2024)

Adjunct Clinical Mental Health Professor

Liberty University Online (Summer 2024)

Adjunct Counseling Education & Family Studies Professor

Texas A&M University - Commerce (2023-2024)

Ad-Interim Professor: MA CMHC

Past Professorships

The University of Texas at Dallas (2016-2019)

Adjunct Child Development & Psychology Professor

Texas A&M University - Commerce (2013-2015)

Graduate student Teacher of Record

Texas A&M University - Commerce (2012-2013)

Adjunct Professor: Student Success

Other Higher Education Experience

Texas A&M University Commerce

Assistant Director of Training & Placement

Coordinated practicum, internship, field sites and experiences

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Interactive/Collaborative: I aim for all of my students to be involved both as learners and contributors to the classroom. We can always learn from each other especially in the field of counseling where we need to understand diversity of learning, practice and persons.

Integrative: Due to my own learning challenges, I fully recognize different resources are helpful for different learners. I do my best to incorporate as many tools and ways of looking at information as possible. I utilize online course models to be sure you have whatever you might need at your fingertips whenever and wherever you might need it. I include notes, links to videos, case studies and example assignments to name a few.

Applications: Mental health isn't just an educational discipline, it's a field of helping. This requires molding your thought process to look at different components of a person's life, development, coping strategies and more. In my classes, we focus on how what we're learning impacts people. This includes us both as individuals and clinicians, our clients and society.