As someone who decided to become a counselor in the last semester of their bachelor’s degree, I knew that I would like to one day work with college students. Although early in my career, I worked primarily with children as young as two and their families, I knew the population that I wanted to work with in the future. This is what led me to pursue a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. I ultimately would be on a college campus in some capacity, either as a counselor, educator, supervisor, or all three.
Many college students, athletes, and young adults, in general, are struggling with common issues relating to school, relationships, family, and workplace environments. These issues can lead to anxiety, depression, insecurity, resentment, and eating disorders. With social media’s influence, people are beginning to feel that they are not doing enough because they are comparing themselves to people they don’t even know. But let’s be honest, who is putting all their personal losses on the internet? You will never know someone’s entire life story, no matter how well you know them.
College athletes, specifically, are the reason I decided to become a counselor. Long story short, I attended OU, which is a big sports university. I saw firsthand how some athletes struggled either returning from injuries, adjusting to the new speed of college, or just overall navigating college as a student-athlete. It inspired me to become a counselor and help a population whose mental health is sometimes not considered.
I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to enter. I never want clients to feel as if they are being judged or that their voice isn’t being heard. My approach is based on being genuine, respectful, and always authentic. The majority of my clients are navigating new life transitions, experiencing anxiety or depression, feelings of low self-esteem/confidence, or trying to heal from certain traumatic experiences.
I also run a program, “One Step Ahead” that focuses on assisting individuals with navigating life transitions. Through the use of individual sessions, support groups, and workshops, the goal is for clients to learn different strategies and techniques to better handle life transitions if/when they encounter them.
I currently accept the following insurances: Aetna, Anthem BCBS of CO, BCBS of OK, Cigna, Oscar Health, Optum/UHC.
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more about my practice. Looking forward to hearing from you!
