Supervised by Lisa Powell, LMFT-S About Me
As a mental health clinician, my passion lies in helping others become the best versions of themselves. I practice in Texas as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (License Number 205804). I earned my bachelor’s in psychology and master’s in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University and am pursuing my doctorate in marriage and fa
mily therapy at National University. Under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Powell, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC-I, I work with a diverse range of clients, from children to geriatrics, each with unique histories, personalities, and backgrounds. My particular passion is working with adults who struggle with sexual trauma, domestic violence, and substance use, in addition to depression and anxiety. I am a certified Crisis Advocate with the Regional Victims Crisis Center, which is a local non-profit 501c3 organization that serves victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes in Abilene and the surrounding area. I also hold certifications in Solution Based Casework, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals, Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) for Su***de Prevention, and CPR. I am also a member of Alpha-Chi, one of the world's largest and most prestigious college honor societies, which recognizes graduate students ranked academically in the top 10% and encourages a spirit of service, leadership, and character. I am a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT), and the American Psychological Association (APA). My Vision
I empower individuals, couples, and families to tap into their inner strength and embark on a journey toward becoming the best versions of themselves. M initiative is designed with the hope and inspiration that it will significantly contribute to your personal growth. My Mission
My mission is to revolutionize mental health advocacy by breaking the chains of stigmas. I'm to create a unique space where open discussions about issues such as suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and substance use are accepted and encouraged in an environment where growth and resilience are not just words but actively cultivated and are crucial to the journey of healing. The heart of my mission is creating a safe, confidential, and nurturing therapeutic space. This space inspires individuals, couples, and families to reflect on their past, present, and future, supports healthy changes and habits, and allows negative thoughts, harmful behavior, and unhealthy relationships to be explored and transformed, promoting authentic happiness and satisfaction with life. My role is to partner with you on your healing journey. I provide authenticity, attention, and empathy by actively listening, meeting you where you are, providing the tools needed, and remembering that only you can take steps toward growth and healing. You are in control, and I'm here to support you. Compassion and Care
My first core values are Compassion and Care by actively engaging in a judgment-free space, appreciating, honoring, and embracing others' perspectives, feelings, and histories, and genuinely care for their needs, values, and beliefs, making them feel seen, heard, understood, and respected.
2. Honoring the Whole Person
Respecting, comprehending, and valuing each person's unique history is a cornerstone of my approach. I intentionally explore, discover, and appreciate you as a whole person, which includes your biological, social, cultural, psychological, educational, economic, spiritual, environmental, and sexual influences on your life. Your uniqueness is what makes you, and I value that.
3. Trust
Providing a space where trust, integrity, confidence, and confidentiality are paramount by building an environment where trust is cultivated by open, honest, authentic communication, respecting each person without judgment, bias, or prejudice, and offering consistency.
4. Empowerment
Cultivating relationships in which you feel empowered, comfortable, and supported as you discover and share your history by walking with you as you identify strengths, providing support and encouragement to reach your goals, and honoring self-determination and autonomy as you can make your own decisions.
5. Healthy Boundaries
Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial to our mental health, well-being, and safety. By giving individuals control over their time, body, feelings, and space and modeling healthy boundaries, others are shown the importance of respecting themselves and others and honoring their need for safety.
6. Professional Duty
Remaining committed to providing individuals, couples, and families with competent, evidence-based, effective therapeutic services by maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the Marriage and Family Therapy code of ethics.
