Natural Springs Counseling, PLLC officially opened its doors in 2022, offering a sanctuary for those navigating trauma, transition, and identity. With advanced education and training in EMDR, Trauma Focused Psychotherapy, the Neuro-Sequential Model, and Sand-Tray therapy, I blend clinical expertise with deep empathy, especially for fellow veterans and anyone who’s walked through fire and come out searching for peace.

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My practice was born from lived experience of hardship, resilience, and the unwavering belief that healing is possible.

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I, grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where poverty and parental substance abuse shaped my earliest memories. By 14, I was working to support myself, navigating a world that demanded strength long before it offered safety. That strength became a calling.

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In 2010, I joined the National Guard, driven by a desire to earn an education, serve and protect. I earned my Bachelor's in Family Studies and Human Development in 2014 at the University of New Mexico, then commissioned as an Active Duty Officer. I spent four years at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where I mastered the art of bureaucracy, and deepened my understanding of leadership, trauma, and the quiet battles many veterans face long after deployment.

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But my mission was never just military, it's human. In 2019, I completed my Master’s in Counseling with a focus in Clinical and Mental Health at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Between my BS and MA I have worked across diverse settings including: early developmental centers (tiny humans, big feelings), residential treatment for teens (angst with a side of grit), and private practice for children, adolescents, and adults (yes, even your ex). Each role deepened my commitment to creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and empowered. I am comfortable working with diverse backgrounds due to my personal, educational and work life experiences. ​

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In 2021, I welcomed Remington, an XL American Bully with a heart as big as her paws, into my life and practice. Trained as a therapy dog, Remi brings comfort, connection, and a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t always come in words.​

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Here, therapy isn’t just treatment. It’s reclamation. It’s storytelling. It’s the quiet courage to begin again.