"When you are in pain, the world stops and I listen.”
"When you are in pain, the world stops and I listen.”
Dr. Rachel Sloan
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
EMDR Trained
Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy Level 1
EMDR Trained
Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy Level 1
What sets me apart...
My goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and valued in our work together so that you can examine your life and make the meaningful changes that will not only alleviate symptoms, but also increase well-being. In this collaborative environment, we can make full use of my years of education, training, and experience so that you can implement the changes you want to make.
We will go beyond the basics of talk therapy in order to work toward a deeper integration of what you know in your mind with what you know and feel at a gut level so that you can take the actions needed to get you moving in your desired direction. To this end, we will use research-based tools, activities, and interventions to create unique, challenging, and healing experiences for you. You will receive individualized treatments and intervention; this is not a cookie-cutter experience.
I am dedicated to walking with you as a fellow human being. I have specialized knowledge, experiences, and skills, but there is no story like your story and only you are the expert on you. The most amazing people walk through my therapy door, and even after all these years, I am in awe of the strength that human beings bring to the proverbial table.
I work diligently to stay current in my field so that I am able to provide you with research-based interventions that can support you as you strive to be who you want to be. In addition to formal training, I regularly participate in professional development, peer supervision, and I read relevant research in academic journals and books. It is very important to me to continually broaden and deepen my knowledge base so that I can provide you with the tools that are proven to contribute to your well-being.
I am especially interested in mindfulness and movement and their relationship to well-being. I incorporate individually-tailored meditations and activities as evidence-based treatments for my clients.
I specialize in working with people with many presenting concerns, including anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, sports and professional performance, returning to sport after a setback, and previous traumatic experiences. I am able to provide a depth of knowledge and resources to benefit you and your unique concerns.
I have advanced training in marriage and family therapy and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, supervised by Dr. Amir Abbassi. This means that I have taken extra courses and tests specific to working with family systems. Couple therapy provides a unique opportunity for partners to examine their relationship and decide how they want it to function. We will work to guide you toward safer, more secure functioning relationships.
I have completed Level 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couple Therapy and am happy to bring the wealth of knowledge from their tireless research to your relationship. I have also completed Level 1 training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple's Therapy (PACT). It is a privilege to share the groundbreaking work with you.
We will go beyond the basics of talk therapy in order to work toward a deeper integration of what you know in your mind with what you know and feel at a gut level so that you can take the actions needed to get you moving in your desired direction. To this end, we will use research-based tools, activities, and interventions to create unique, challenging, and healing experiences for you. You will receive individualized treatments and intervention; this is not a cookie-cutter experience.
I am dedicated to walking with you as a fellow human being. I have specialized knowledge, experiences, and skills, but there is no story like your story and only you are the expert on you. The most amazing people walk through my therapy door, and even after all these years, I am in awe of the strength that human beings bring to the proverbial table.
I work diligently to stay current in my field so that I am able to provide you with research-based interventions that can support you as you strive to be who you want to be. In addition to formal training, I regularly participate in professional development, peer supervision, and I read relevant research in academic journals and books. It is very important to me to continually broaden and deepen my knowledge base so that I can provide you with the tools that are proven to contribute to your well-being.
I am especially interested in mindfulness and movement and their relationship to well-being. I incorporate individually-tailored meditations and activities as evidence-based treatments for my clients.
I specialize in working with people with many presenting concerns, including anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, sports and professional performance, returning to sport after a setback, and previous traumatic experiences. I am able to provide a depth of knowledge and resources to benefit you and your unique concerns.
I have advanced training in marriage and family therapy and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, supervised by Dr. Amir Abbassi. This means that I have taken extra courses and tests specific to working with family systems. Couple therapy provides a unique opportunity for partners to examine their relationship and decide how they want it to function. We will work to guide you toward safer, more secure functioning relationships.
I have completed Level 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couple Therapy and am happy to bring the wealth of knowledge from their tireless research to your relationship. I have also completed Level 1 training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple's Therapy (PACT). It is a privilege to share the groundbreaking work with you.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Counseling, 2018
Specialization: Marriage and Family Counseling
Title of Dissertation: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Marriage and Family Counseling at CACREP-accredited Schools in Texas: What factors influence student perceptions?
Master of Science, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Counseling, 2009
Specialization: Marriage and Family Counseling
Master of Education, Texas Woman's University, Reading Education, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Austin College, Psychology & Spanish, 1999
Professional Experience
13 years clinical experience in community & private counseling settings
10 years experience in school settings (teacher, counselor)
Professional Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor - Texas
Approved LPC-Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate - supervised by Dr. Amir Abbassi
Professional Certifications
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional
Certified Shame-informed Treatment Specialist
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association - Member
American Counseling Association - Member
Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society - Inducted 2008
Texas Counseling Association - Member
Texas Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling - Member
Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors - Board Member (2014-2019) - Historian (2013-2014)
Professional Training/Learning
2022 - Attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology in Couples Therapy (11.5 hours; Presented by Dr. Dan Siegel)
2022 - Addictive Behaviors as Self-preservation: Key Insights from the Internal Family Systems Model (1.5 hours; Presented by Dr. Richard Schwartz)
2022 - Binge Eating Disorder: Clinical Interventions to Treat Underlying Trauma, Body Shame, and the Diet/Binge Cycle (6.25 hours; Presented by Amy Pershing)
2022 - Disordered Eating: Somatic, Self-compassion, and Mindfulness Interventions for Lasting Recovery (6 hours; Presented by Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti)
2022 - Shame-informed Treatment Certification Course (12.5 hours; Presented by Dr. Patti Ashley)
2022 - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training Parts 1 & 2 (42 hours; Presented by Julie Rosen)
2021 - LGBTQ+ Clients: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies live training (6.25 hours; Presented by Dr. Joe Kort)
2021 - Mastering Anxiety with Simple, Evidence-Based Techniques (25 hours; Presented by Dr. Debra Alvis & Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg)
2021 - Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy Level 1 (40 hours; Presented by Dr. Stan Tatkin)
2021 - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Body-Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment (Presented by: Dr. Pat Ogden)
2021 - A Mind-Body Approach to Race-Based Traumatic Stress Recovery (Presented by Dr. Gail Parker)
2021 - Managing ADHD in School: The Best Evidence-Based Methods (Presented by: Dr. Russell Barkley)
2020 - Coming to Your Senses: Recovering from Trauma by Learning to Safely Inhabit Your Body (Presented by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk)
2020 - The Emergence of a Polyvagal-Informed Therapy: Harnesssing Neuroception of Safety in Clinical Treatment (Presented by Dr. Stephen Porges)
2020 - Gottman Levels 1 & 2 Training (22 hours; Presented by Drs. John and Julie Gottman)
2020 - The Science of Well-Being Course through Yale and Coursera
2019 - Texas Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling Annual Conference
2016 - Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Annual Conference
2013 - Texas Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling Annual Conference
Professional Presentations
June 2014 - ADHD - How School Counselors Can Help - Frisco ISD Elementary and Middle School Counselors
Languages
English & Spanish
Professional Interests
Couple & Marriage Counseling
Sport and Performance Counseling
Professional Counseling Supervision
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Movement in Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
EMDR/Trauma Reprocessing
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer counseling
Supervision Experience
Texas A&M-Commerce - Doctoral Student Supervisor - Supervising Master's level counseling interns
Private Practice - Supervising LPC-Interns 2013-Present
Teaching Experience
Texas A&M- Commerce, Commerce Texas, 2015 - Teaching Assistant for Dr. Amir Abbassi in Counseling Theories class
Brookhaven College, Dallas, Texas, Spring 2008 - Writing and Grammar for English Language Learners
Personal Interests
I run trails and roads. I read. I hike and walk with my family. I bake protein cookies for my athletes. I cook healthy meals for myself and my family. I continually work to grow who I am as a person.
Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Counseling, 2018
Specialization: Marriage and Family Counseling
Title of Dissertation: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Affirmative Marriage and Family Counseling at CACREP-accredited Schools in Texas: What factors influence student perceptions?
Master of Science, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Counseling, 2009
Specialization: Marriage and Family Counseling
Master of Education, Texas Woman's University, Reading Education, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Austin College, Psychology & Spanish, 1999
Professional Experience
13 years clinical experience in community & private counseling settings
10 years experience in school settings (teacher, counselor)
Professional Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor - Texas
Approved LPC-Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate - supervised by Dr. Amir Abbassi
Professional Certifications
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional
Certified Shame-informed Treatment Specialist
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association - Member
American Counseling Association - Member
Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society - Inducted 2008
Texas Counseling Association - Member
Texas Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling - Member
Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors - Board Member (2014-2019) - Historian (2013-2014)
Professional Training/Learning
2022 - Attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology in Couples Therapy (11.5 hours; Presented by Dr. Dan Siegel)
2022 - Addictive Behaviors as Self-preservation: Key Insights from the Internal Family Systems Model (1.5 hours; Presented by Dr. Richard Schwartz)
2022 - Binge Eating Disorder: Clinical Interventions to Treat Underlying Trauma, Body Shame, and the Diet/Binge Cycle (6.25 hours; Presented by Amy Pershing)
2022 - Disordered Eating: Somatic, Self-compassion, and Mindfulness Interventions for Lasting Recovery (6 hours; Presented by Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti)
2022 - Shame-informed Treatment Certification Course (12.5 hours; Presented by Dr. Patti Ashley)
2022 - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training Parts 1 & 2 (42 hours; Presented by Julie Rosen)
2021 - LGBTQ+ Clients: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies live training (6.25 hours; Presented by Dr. Joe Kort)
2021 - Mastering Anxiety with Simple, Evidence-Based Techniques (25 hours; Presented by Dr. Debra Alvis & Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg)
2021 - Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy Level 1 (40 hours; Presented by Dr. Stan Tatkin)
2021 - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Body-Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment (Presented by: Dr. Pat Ogden)
2021 - A Mind-Body Approach to Race-Based Traumatic Stress Recovery (Presented by Dr. Gail Parker)
2021 - Managing ADHD in School: The Best Evidence-Based Methods (Presented by: Dr. Russell Barkley)
2020 - Coming to Your Senses: Recovering from Trauma by Learning to Safely Inhabit Your Body (Presented by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk)
2020 - The Emergence of a Polyvagal-Informed Therapy: Harnesssing Neuroception of Safety in Clinical Treatment (Presented by Dr. Stephen Porges)
2020 - Gottman Levels 1 & 2 Training (22 hours; Presented by Drs. John and Julie Gottman)
2020 - The Science of Well-Being Course through Yale and Coursera
2019 - Texas Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling Annual Conference
2016 - Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Annual Conference
2013 - Texas Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling Annual Conference
Professional Presentations
June 2014 - ADHD - How School Counselors Can Help - Frisco ISD Elementary and Middle School Counselors
Languages
English & Spanish
Professional Interests
Couple & Marriage Counseling
Sport and Performance Counseling
Professional Counseling Supervision
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Movement in Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
EMDR/Trauma Reprocessing
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer counseling
Supervision Experience
Texas A&M-Commerce - Doctoral Student Supervisor - Supervising Master's level counseling interns
Private Practice - Supervising LPC-Interns 2013-Present
Teaching Experience
Texas A&M- Commerce, Commerce Texas, 2015 - Teaching Assistant for Dr. Amir Abbassi in Counseling Theories class
Brookhaven College, Dallas, Texas, Spring 2008 - Writing and Grammar for English Language Learners
Personal Interests
I run trails and roads. I read. I hike and walk with my family. I bake protein cookies for my athletes. I cook healthy meals for myself and my family. I continually work to grow who I am as a person.