What I specialize in
Codependency + Love Addiction
Identity Development
Anxiety
Attachment Wounding + Separation
Maladaptive Relationships with Alcohol, Shopping, Sex
Affirming Care for all
Trauma + Somatic EMDR
We would be a good fit if you…
Feel stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns and want to break free
Are seeking to understand and affirm your true identity
Want to improve your intimacy and connection in relationships
Are dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety and need help regulating your nervous system
You have a tendency to loose yourself in relationships and struggle with self-esteem
Are having trouble dealing with shame of your past or find yourself ruminating on past events
I still remember scrolling through the internet to find my first therapist. Modalities, fancy acronyms, or theoretical approaches didn’t really mean anything to me. What I was most concerned with was: Am I going to feel safe with this person?
That's why the heart of my practice is centered on non-judgment, empathy, and validation. The body is incredibly perceptive and utilizes the tools and knowledge it has acquired. My role is to create a space where you can explore new approaches and develop self-compassion for your past.
-Victoria
Professional Credentials & Development:
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A)
State of Texas, Supervised by Karen Schafer, LPC-S
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Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New York University, with specialization in culturally-informed practice and program development
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Specialized Training in Sex Therapy
Comprehensive sexual health counseling certification
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Advanced Training from Leading Experts
Completed specialized training with Dr. Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory), Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (trauma-informed approaches through Embodied Lab), and Jon Kabat-Zinn (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from Brown University)
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AASECT Member
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
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Conference Speaker
NAMI Conference 2025: Presented "Regional Complexities: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Identity Development in the Southern United States," addressing unique challenges of midlife queer identity development in conservative religious contexts; NYU Peer Presentations: Co-facilitated educational sessions on Marriage and Family Counseling theories, including Fishbane's Relational Empowerment Model and Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples
Things I Believe
You already posses all that you need to find the relief you crave. I only assist you in finding it and utilizing it.
Therapists do their best work when they can balance being a blank slate with being human.
Humans are wired for connection.
It’s not too late. There is no rush.
Therapists are social change agents. Rest, Healing and Joy are an act of resistance.