Education and Qualifications

I have worked with a variety of individuals from different walks of life, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, to include special populations such as veterans, brain injury patients, and abuse survivors, from many ethnicities and cultures. 

I have a bachelor’s in psychology, master’s in clinical psychology, and a doctorate in public health with a focus on community health. I have worked since 2000 in the community mental health field at academic institutions, government agencies, and hospitals, most recently as a psychotherapist at a post-acute brain injury facility and an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which means that I have met criteria established by the State of Texas to independently provide counseling, assessment, consultation, and referral. I am a member of the American Counseling Association. I have specialized training in neurofeedback and am credentialed as a LENS clinician.

I am a published author in peer-reviewed professional journals and have also served as a medical writer of content for websites, pamphlets, grants, and other professional documents for educational and government entities. I have presented at professional conferences and scientific meetings. I'm skilled in survey design and psychometrics.