Who is Therapy for?
Therapy is for everyone! Whether you are a First Responder struggling from a call, an individual seeking advice for life decisions, couples needing a relationship tune up, dealing with depression, anxiety, or trying to cope from past trauma.
As your licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, it is important to create a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes positive growth and where you are a priority. Being in a trusting environment will allow us to create an important relationship, so we as a team can dissect your specific needs. I will use an authentic, direct approach with a balance of support, challenges and accountability. With every session, I will ensure that you will be equipped with the tools, education, and empowerment that you can use in your day-to-day life to make the decisions that will help you become the healthiest version of you! I will use approaches that are evidence-based, giving you the confidence to know that you are receiving the right care.
I only see First Responders and/or spouses in my private practice. My passion is to serve and be a valuable resource to the FR community. I am on EAP lists, preferred clinicians lists, and have been vetted from all metro departments around the Oklahoma City area. I am also the first clinician in Oklahoma to contract with The Overwatch Collective in California. They are a Nonprofit organization that provides affordable and/or fully covered therapy sessions to First Responders, Military, and families. To check them out please click the link below!
https://www.theoverwatchcollective.com
I want you to know that there is hope for happiness and fulfillment in your life, regardless of your past and/or current situations. If you are ready to take the next steps, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. I offer a one time, 15-minute phone consultation for potential clients. I look forward to helping you RECLAIM HOPE in your life!
Qualifications:
–Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Northeastern State University
–Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, John Brown University; Siloam Springs Arkansas
–Licensure from the State of Oklahoma (License Number 1385). Marriage and Family Therapy
Tailored training/Experience for working with First Responders
–EMDRIA approved EMDR I & II (Eye Movement, Desensitization & Reprocessing)
-EMDRIA approved EMDR Therapy for Emergency Responders & Public Safety Personnel including Veterans
-EMDRIA approved Healing The Hidden Wounds EMDR with First Responders, Military, Veterans & Their Loved Ones
-Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention through ICISF
– First Responder Chaplain/Peer Support Course- Level 3 through Serving Heroes
-Gottman Level 2 completion
-Ride Along hours with police and fire departments
-Emergency Responder and Public Safety Clinician Certification through CORDICO
I am also the Contract therapist for the Edmond Fire Department, Del City Police and Fire Department, and the Oklahoma State Park Rangers. I provide monthly wellness visits to all shifts, provide quarterly mental health trainings, Peer Support development/and oversight, and provides CISM services for critical incidents.
What to expect
- I like to start and end our sessions on time. It is helpful, but not necessary, to show up a few minutes early.
- 1 hour sessions are 50 minutes long.
- At times I find it necessary to extend a session for a few minutes.
- Individual therapy sessions are usually one hour long – but we can arrange longer if needed.
- Couples sessions are usually 50 minutes long. Longer or shorter sessions can be arranged when appropriate.
- Payment is due at time of service