With 32 years experience, I received my graduate education from The University of Texas at Tyler in 1991. I have completed a 60 hour Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with a Certificate in Behavioral Neuroscience. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice. I am also a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, a license to practice psychology for Texas Public schools. I am a trauma informed therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA).
I am a Clinical Member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), and the Texas Association for Psychological Associates (TAPA). I have served East Texans for many years on the board of Parent Services Center of Tyler Inc., Region 7 Head Start Advisory Board, and the Regional Medicaid Advisory Committee for the Texas Department of Health and Human Services as well as other local and regional boards.