Most therapy clients are unaware of the loopholes some “providers” use to render mental health services to people without proper training or licensure. The words “counseling” are protected under licensure laws and require appropriate training, registration, and licensure to practice legally. However, the word “psychotherapist” is not a protected word, which is misleading to the public, and allows anyone regardless of education or licensure status to provide counseling and therapy to anyone. This is unethical but also difficult to enforce. Being an informed consumer is an important place to begin. Always check your provider’s education and licensure status before beginning services to ensure you are in competent hands. Click on the links below to learn more about my educational background.

Education

    • Emphasis in Counselor Education and Supervision

      • University of North Texas, Denton, TX

    • California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton CA

    • Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy Education, London, United Kingdom

    • Humanitarian Assistance Project (HAP EMDR)

    • Philosophy (Emphasis on Eastern philosophy

    • Religious Studies (Emphasis on Asian Religions)

      • Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Licensure

I am licensed as a professional counselor in the states of Oregon and Texas. I am also licensed as a marriage and family therapist in the state of Texas. Click on the links below if you wish to verify my licensure status through my licensing boards.

  • Click here to verify my license through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT)

  • Click here to verify my license through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).

  • Click here to verify my licensed through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)