Work

I have worked as a mental health professional in a variety of communities ranging from rural areas to densely populated cities and a variety of settings including nonprofit, private, and education settings in Texas, Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. I began my career in 2009 in Grimes County, Texas where I worked for a nonprofit agency providing services for youth and their families. Currently, I own and operate Congruence Mental Health where I provide mental health counseling, supervision, and consultation. I also work full-time as a faculty member at a university where I am the director of a mental health counseling training clinic, teach counseling courses, and supervise graduate student counselors in training. My professional background has provided me with diverse experiences that inform my current practice as a mental health professional. Continue reading below for more information about the services I offer at Congruence Mental Health.

Education

PhD: Doctor of Philosophy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.

Major: Counselor Education and Counseling.

Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Master's: Master of Arts, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.

Major: Community Counseling.

Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Bachelor's: Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Major: Psychology.

Minor: Neuroscience.

Continuing Education: I have continued adding to my education by engaging in trainings as well as self-guided learning on a regular basis. I also teach and supervise in a training setting which provides me regular opportunities to revisit foundational elements of the counseling profession.

Licenses & Affiliations

LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Montana.

LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor, Colorado.

ACA: Member of the American Counseling Association. 

ACES: Member of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, a division of the America Counseling Association (ACA).

CSI: Member and Chapter Faculty Advisor for Chi Sigma Iota, the international counseling honors society.

I am currently offering mental health counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and groups. I offer a limited number of appointments, including evenings, for in-person and online telecounseling services. I accept private pay only and am not in network with any insurance companies. That said, I am happy to work with you to provide any necessary documentation, such as a superbill, for you to submit to your insurance. Everyone, including those who's counseling goals and needs are not represented on this list, are welcome to reach out for a free consultation to discuss your counseling goals and needs. Click here to submit a counseling request.

Individuals

Grief: adults who want to process grief.

Men: teen and adult men who are interested in focusing on any topic.

Couples

Weekly: adult couples who are interested in meeting for counseling once per week.

Intensives: adult couples who would like to meet for longer counseling session meeting times multiple times per week for 1 or more weeks.

Families

Father-Son: fathers and sons who would like counseling services together.

General: family members who would like to attend counseling together.

Groups

Men's Group: comprised of at least 5 men who are interested in meeting weekly to discuss a variety of topics and engage in group counseling that is facilitated by a licensed counselor.

I have worked as a mental health counselor supervisor in a variety of settings since 2014. Currently, I offer supervision for counselors in training as well as those who have completed their master's degree and are working on their counseling license in Montana. I do not provide employment with Congruence Mental Health. Instead, I will work with you to provide supervision in lieu of employer provided supervision or until employer provided supervision is available. Organizations/employers or those seeking supervision in lieu of organization/employer provided supervision are welcome to reach out. Click here to submit a request to discuss your supervision needs.

Counselors in Training

I provide supervision as a contractor for organizations/employers interested in hosting a counseling practicum or internship student working to complete their master's degree. I am the best fit for organizations who are interested in adding counseling services to their offerings, but are not yet able to offer supervision. I will develop the structures necessary to meet all requirements to host a practicum or internship counseling student. I recommend  a representative from the organization/employer, rather than the counselor in training, reach out for a consultation if seeking supervision for a counselor in training.

Counseling Licensure Candidates

I will contract with organizations/employers to provide supervision when there is not a qualified supervisor available in the organization. In these instances, I require the supervisee (licensure candidate) to be employed by the organization/employer. Those working towards their counseling license and organizations employing pre-licensed counselors are welcome to contact me to inquire about supervision.

I am happy to talk with you about any consultation or training needs you have. In my time working in mental health, I have worked in a variety of settings that have contributed to the knowledge and skills I utilize in consultation. I am best prepared to consult with those interested in discussing work with counselors in training in academic and clinical settings. This is especially the case for those working in or interested in creating a training clinic for mental health counseling graduate students. Click here to initiate a consultation.

Training Clinics

Training clinics provide incredible learning opportunities for counselors in training and require specialized skills to operate effectively. I have worked in training clinics across 4 states since 2012. Since 2017, I have served as the director training clinics across 2 states which has required me to develop a variety of knowledge and skills to attend to a wide range of mental health, institutional, societal, administrative, and staffing needs. Directing a training clinic is a unique role and often presents unique challenges. Feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss your training clinic needs and/or would like to discuss how you can create a training clinic in your university or community.

Supervising Counselors in Training

Supervising counselors in training is rewarding and requires attention to varying clinical, developmental, cultural, and personal needs of the supervisee. I have been working with counselors in training since 2014 in universities in Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. As a faculty member, I have provided group, triadic, and individual supervision for practicum and internship students. As a training clinic director, I am the site supervisor for counselors in training overseeing their clinical and administrative duties. I am happy to talk with you about your supervision experiences and needs in a consultation meeting.

Teaching

Working with students is incredibly rewarding and requires regular attention to teaching skills. Since 2014, I have taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses as well as facilitated trainings with mental health professionals. I am happy to discuss any topics related to teaching. That said, I can be most helpful in the following course areas in which I have the most direct teaching experience: foundational counseling skills, internship, practicum, family counseling, group counseling, counseling theories, and professional issues. I enjoy teaching and am happy to schedule a time to talk with your teaching needs and experiences.