My Story

I was raised in a multiethnic and multicultural family. Amongst those variables were two constants: God's love for me as demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (John 3:16) and God's purpose for me. Each one of us is formed intentionally, with purpose (Psalm 139), and gifted accordingly. We have free will and a choice to use our God-given abilities to heal or hurt. I recognized my desire to provide counsel from a young age, but over time it dawned on me that this was a God-given gift granted for a purpose and should be used to bring honor and glory to God's kingdom. As I grew, I began to recognize Christ-like qualities in me- a calming and supportive demeanor, the ability to listen empathetically, compassion, and love that does not fail all of which I hope to use to support you. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that we are all sinners saved by grace, so I must acknowledge I am not perfect, I do not have all the answers, and I cannot guarantee healing. However, I can use my spiritual gifts to support, help guide, and grow alongside you. There were times that I tried to ignore my calling and go my own way however, as Psalm 16:11 says, God made His path for me clear, and following it brings tremendous joy and pleasure rooted in Christ. Beth-El means house of God- in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Christians are told their bodies are temples, houses where God dwells and Matthew 18:20 also teaches us where two or more are gathered Christ is in the middle. Beth-El Counsel was created to provide Christ-centered counseling that focuses on healing the spirit, soul, and body, I can't wait to meet and fellowship together!Beth-El (Hebrew: בֵּית אֵל, romanized: Bēṯ 'Ēl, "House of El" or "House of God"
My Qualifications
Education, Work Experience, and Services Provided
April 2024 -Present
Private Practice Associate Therapist
*Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor*
Provide individual and group counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. Use evidence-based practices supplemented with bible-based teachings and Christ-centered values to help clients meet their goals.
*Current* services provided: Traditional Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, Parent - Management Training, Life Coaching, Skills Acquisition Coaching, and Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques
Sepetember 2023 -Present
Associate - Mental Health Therapist
*Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor*
Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling to children and adolescents admitted to an inpatient psychiatry unit. Work on an interdisciplinary team with nurse practitioners, doctors, case managers, and social workers to provide comprehensive care to patients presenting with acute behaviors.
Services provided: Crisis Prevention Planning, Safety Planning, Coping Ahead Planning, Home Safety Strategies review, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, Dialectical Behavioral Skills, and Family Therapy.
April 2022 - August 2023
Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
*MA - Child & Adolescent Psychology*
Provide coaching and supervision to patients hospitalized in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit; Commit to providing non-punitive interventions to support a seclusion/restraint-free environment. Present a non-defensive stance when working with peers, patients, and families and constantly self-reflect to grow and develop professionally.
Services provided: Skills Acquisition & Crisis Prevention and Trauma-Informed Care
July 2021- April 2022
Community Mental Health Clinician
*BA - Psychology*
*BS - Neuroscience*
Prepare reports, summaries, and progress notes, and incorporate them into clinical records; Assist clients to remain stable/ reduce the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services; Monitor medication regimes, treatment compliance, service utilization, and outcome measure success.
Services Provided: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, and Mindfulness & Relaxation Skills.