EMDR-Trained - IFS-Trained - TBRI - Attachment-Based

I am an attachment-based therapist with a deep belief in the healing power of relationship. My work is rooted in the understanding that we are shaped by our connections and that within a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship, real and lasting change becomes possible.

My approach draws from Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and relational neuroscience, integrating the science of how our brains and bodies are wired for connection. I work from the inside out.. not simply addressing thoughts and behaviors on the surface, but attending to the deeper patterns and experiences that have been stored in the nervous system over time. The modalities I use: Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and attachment-based therapy reflect my commitment to meeting each person as a whole, working with all the parts that make you who you are.

Many of the people I work with are carrying more than they let on. They may come in struggling with the weight of trauma, anxiety, or a quiet but persistent sense of shame. Others are navigating the complexity of relational wounds and patterns in relationships that feel impossible to break. Some have a sense of disconnection/direction, or are navigating the painful aftermath of early attachment disruptions. I also work with parents seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships with their children, as well as with other clinicians looking for a thoughtful space of professional consultation.

Whatever brings you here, my highest priority is that you feel genuinely safe and understood. I believe that healing is about creating the conditions in which you can begin to know yourself more fully, relate to others more freely, and move through the world with greater ease and wholeness.

I work with adults, teens, and parents in the Dallas, Texas area, and offer consultation services to fellow therapists.Visit my website: www.shelterofpresence.comto learn more or reach out for a free 15 min clarity call to see if we may be a good fit.