/ Grounded Care
A Little About Me
Therapy is my second career. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 25 years directing local television newscasts in Austin. After facing my own challenges in midlife, I realized I wanted to do work that helped people heal. So, with more than a little anxiety, I left a comfortable career and returned to the University of Texas to earn my Master's in Social Work. I like to joke that I married into the profession—my partner is a social worker who encouraged me every step of the way.
After graduation, I worked in a Level I Trauma Center, supporting people through some of the hardest moments of their lives: serious injury, critical illness, grief, anxiety, depression, suicidal crises, and overwhelming life transitions. Those experiences reinforced something I believe deeply—that genuine human connection can be incredibly healing. Everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported, especially when life feels overwhelming.
My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that helps people respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions instead of letting them run the show. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety, ACT helps you build the flexibility to move toward the life you want, even when anxiety shows up along for the ride.
Outside the therapy office, you'll usually find me spending time with my partner and our dogs and cats, enjoying science fiction, gaming, or diving into philosophical conversations—especially about the big questions of meaning, purpose, and what makes a life well lived.
A Clear Therapeutic Framework
Initial Inquiry
First Session
Ongoing Support
Reach out via email or phone for a brief, confidential consultation to discuss your needs and explore how therapy can help.
We'll establish a comfortable space, discuss your goals, and begin to build the foundation for our work together.
Engage in consistent weekly sessions, fostering self-understanding and developing effective coping strategies at your own pace.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people build a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, ACT teaches practical skills for making room for those experiences without letting them dictate your choices. As you become more psychologically flexible, you can spend less energy struggling with your inner experience and more energy moving toward the life you want to live. The goal isn't to feel good all the time—it's to live well, even when life is difficult.
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step toward grounded care. Direct phone and email consultation available.