I am deeply committed to my own growth and development as a human being, which has been catalyzed by my personal meditation and mindfulness practice. My interest in meditation and mindfulness comes from the greater sense of self-awareness and emotion regulation observed in my own life, as well as significant research evidence supporting its benefits. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas, a Level 1 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapist, and a member of Houston Eating Disorder Specialists, Houston Group Psychotherapy Society, American Society of Ketamine Practitioners, and Ketamine Psychotherapy Associates. I have been working with adults, teens, and families for over ten years. I earned my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin in 2009, and I have a BA in English from Rice University. Literature was my first love! When I’m away from work, I enjoy being a mom, taking lots of long walks, cookies (eating and baking!), and spending time connecting deeply with my people.
I have a particular interest in training in and working with new and cutting edge techniques - such as Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and other psychedelic-assisted therapies. I trained with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in the use of MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy, and plan to offer this service when this therapy receives full FDA approval (hopefully in 2023). I am always learning and growing as a clinician, and I bring the full force of my creativity, intelligence, and love to the work that I do. I am currently serving as a member of the Expert Faculty for the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists and Practitioners (ASKP3). The aim of this project is to bring together key thought leaders and industry experts that will help to develop a roadmap for the future of ketamine and emerging treatments.
