Does the stress of life, work,  parenting and ever-growing responsibilities feel like too much? 
I’d like to help with that!

                              Counseling for teens (16 and up) and adults.

Brainspotting Practitioner and EMDR trained

I offer seminars, lunch and learns at your place of business, parenting classes and classroom management for teachers.

I also offer parent consultation.

I understand how complex, difficult and joyful marriage, parenting, and family can be.  James and I have been married for 36 years – and sometimes we think that’s a miracle!  Our first child was born with multiple problems – which required many surgeries, hospitalizations, physical and occupational therapy.  I know how it feels to have a child with specific needs:  the pain, grief, and guilt that comes and goes, how easy it is to “over-do” the parenting, and the mystery that lies ahead before each milestone.  I am well-versed with the inner-workings of the public school system, and the importance of advocacy for your child – special needs or not. Our second child was born physically problem-free….and with an iron will! Parenting the strong-willed child is not for sissies.  

I have a Bachelor of Science in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. I’m a Certified School Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and also an independent facilitator for parenting and classroom management workshops using Love and Logic® curricula. I was an elementary school counselor for 15 years, and have spent over 20 years in private and public education.  I had a private counseling practice for 7 years.