Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Experience | Supervision | Consulting | Speaking
Education
- Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University (2015) – 4.0 GPA
- B.A. in Psycholinguistics, Harding University (2013) – Summa Cum Laude
Licensure & Supervision
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S)
- AAMFT and Texas-Approved Supervisor
Current Roles
- Owner & Therapist – Oleander Counseling & Consulting
- Clinical Development Strategist – Lucent Recovery & Wellness
- Board Member – Texas Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (TAMFT)
Clinical Focus
- Spiritual Trauma & Religious Deconstruction
- Complex Grief & Shame
- DBT, IFS, and Trauma-Informed Therapy
Selected Presentations
- “All Behavior Makes Sense in Context” – TAMFT CEU Webinar, 2024
- “The Interpersonal Self: Blending DBT & IFS” – TAAP & TAMFT Conferences, 2023–2024
- “Holy Hell: Treating Spiritual Trauma” – Spiritual Care Network, 2022
- “Connecting Like Elmer’s: Toward Non-Toxic Leadership” – Executive Summit on Addiction Treatment, 2023
Professional Experience
- Executive Clinical Director – Ava Recovery Center
- Director of Clinical Programs – BRC Healthcare
- Clinical Liaison – Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
- Instructor & Guest Lecturer – Abilene Christian University
Memberships & Service
- TAMFT Board & Education Committee Chair
- Member – AAMFT, NAADAC, Delta Kappa, Psi Chi, Alpha Chi
Therapy
Trauma-informed, system-aware therapy for clients seeking depth, healing, and change.
Supervision
Relational, justice-rooted clinical supervision for LMFT Associates across Texas.
Consultation
Training and strategic insight for programs seeking trauma-literate, ethical transformation.