First and foremost, I am a mother; a caring, usually worried, sometimes fearful, real mom to four amazing, rambunctious boys. I was raised by two psychologists, and have always had a natural deep interest in human interaction and genuine relationships. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University in the summer of 2014. Now, a therapist myself, I work with teenagers and parents. Working with teenagers growing up in today's fast-paced, tech-filled world has given me a new perspective on parenting and how I raise my boys. 

 

 As a parent coach, I share my research on today’s teen depression, anxiety and suicide rate focusing on parent/child connection. I strive to provide motivation and hope for families in my office as well as across the nation through my presentations.

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My book, For the Sake of Our Youth, was published April 2020. I became passionate on the topic of screen/social media use and it's affect on teen mental health when I began working with teenagers and realized something very big and scary had changed since I was young. It changed my perspective on society, parenting and the mental wellbeing for today's youth.

 

My husband, Joseph and I live just north of Houston, Texas where we are actively raising our four sons and continuing the fight against today’s cultural effects.