About
Welcome
I am a counselor committed to cultural sensitivity. I value diversity. My goal is to provide a safe, non-discriminatory, non-shaming space for authentic, mindful communication. I believe in the power of love, the wisdom of the heart, and each person’s ability to find their own truth. With increased self-awareness you can pause to face your fears and disrupt avoidance cycles. I believe that each of us shines from within. Grounded in love, my intent is to reduce suffering and to do no harm. Allow me to help you recognize and appreciate how you shine.
Call 512-766-1736 or email cindi@wakeuptojoy.net for a free consultation
About my training:
I earned my Masters of Arts in Counseling from the Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, Texas in 2009. Our program included studies focused on spirit in mental health. My student practicum served caregivers of autistic children as well as the autistic children.
First year play therapy supervision/internship in Corpus Christi with very young children, preteens and adolescents. Year two Christian Counseling supervision/internship with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and geriatric group therapy. After completing my internship, I stayed on as an employee of Diamond Health Care at Refugio Memorial Hospital providing geriatric group therapy. I also had a small private practice providing counseling services to children and adults in Rockport, Texas.
BS Secondary Science Education The University of Texas at Austin 1983 Thirty years as an educator provided opportunities to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings including: public school education, educating incarcerated youth, virtual education for at-risk youth, job skills training for adults, adult community education and ESL for migrant farm workers.
Personal motivation, improved organization and higher quality communication are attainable skills necessary to get back on track academically. I enjoy working with people to learn to better manage their perceptions, feelings, and time.
Specialized Training
Play Therapy
Pastoral Counseling
Geriatric Group Counseling
Emotional Freedom Technique
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Individual, Couples, Family Counseling
Call 512-766-1736 or email cindi@wakeuptojoy.net for a free consultation
Credentials
Licensed by the State of Texas as a professional counselor, #69385.
TREATMENT APPROACH
Strength Based
Relational
Compassion
Mindfulness
Experiential
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Brief Therapy
I am a member of the American Counseling Association
The Association for Spiritual, Ethical, Religious, Values in Counseling
The Association for Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender in Counseling.
