I have experience leading professional development and workshops for educators, foster/adoptive families, and residential/direct care staff. Training will be adapted to meet the needs of your group. I strive to help organizations move beyond being trauma-informed into truly integrating trauma-informed practices and creating healing systems. Training topics include but are not limited to understanding the effects of trauma on the body and brain, practical strategies to implement trauma-informed concepts in schools and homes, and creating resiliency in children. 

Training can be provided virtually or in person.

I am a certified HOPE facilitator. HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) incorporates the science of Positive Childhood Experiences to create opportunities for children to grow into healthy and resilient adults.

Click here to find out more about HOPE https://positiveexperience.org/.

I am passionate about trauma-informed systems and practices. Through my work in residential foster care and with the school district, I have seen how one adult can make a lasting impact on a child’s life. Sometimes wading through the waters of trauma-informed care can feel confusing. Consultation is program specific and provides ongoing support for implementation. Consultation services are provided to school districts, foster/adoptive families, and agencies that seek to create environments that promote healing and resilience.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas and have been providing supervision since 2014. I enjoy seeing my Associates grow in their skills and am committed to helping them find their niche. Supervision is conducted according to the standards required by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. 

**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW COUNSELING CLIENTS**

Life’s stressors affect even the youngest of us. Children and teens face pressures that can lead to emotional and behavioral concerns. When given an environment where a child feels safe and accepted, their walls will come down, and healing can begin. I work to create a safe, engaging environment that provides space for your child to express themselves. Challenging behaviors are viewed from a trauma-informed, developmental approach incorporating regulation and attachment-based strategies. I use a variety of modalities to meet your child’s individual needs. Counseling is provided in person in Amarillo, TX.