Welcome to Pura Vida Family Therapy—a place where healing, resilience, and meaningful connections thrive. Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage, and I applaud you for prioritizing your well-being.
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The phrase “Pura Vida” means “pure life”—a philosophy rooted in my Costa Rican heritage that embraces resilience, joy, and gratitude even in the face of challenges. Costa Ricans, or “Ticos,” value family, community, and a deep connection to nature. This same spirit guides my therapeutic approach, fostering hope, healing, and transformation for individuals, couples, and families.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, loosen the emotional knots in their hearts, and find renewed purpose. As William Wilberforce once said:
“If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.”
I share this deep compassion for others and am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
Tailored to your unique needs and experiences.
Addressing mental, emotional, and relational well-being.
If desired, integrating Christian principles to support healing.
Reshaping negative thought patterns.
Providing a safe space for processing past wounds.
Helping you create actionable, meaningful change.
Strengthening relationships with research-backed techniques.
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My approach to therapy is centered on restorative, faith-integrated family systems work that helps individuals, couples, and families build healthier, more connected lives. I provide trauma-informed counseling, Christian-based therapy when requested, and compassionate support for clients navigating relationship stress, parenting challenges, or complex family dynamics.
Using evidence-based models—including EFT, the Gottman Method, CBT, DBT, and attachment-focused therapy—I help clients uncover the patterns shaping their relationships so they can experience lasting emotional and relational healing. My work is especially supportive for couples in crisis, blended families, and court-involved families seeking a steady, trustworthy therapist in the Opelika and Auburn area.
In my previous role at East Alabama Mental Health Center (now Integrea), I gained extensive experience helping clients with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, grief, anger management, and relational conflict. Since 2022, I have also served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), advocating for children in the foster care system—experience that strengthens my understanding of families facing legal and systemic stress.
For clients who desire Christian counseling, I integrate biblical wisdom, prayerful reflection, and faith-anchored guidance. For others, I use a holistic, evidence-based approach grounded in emotional safety, connection, and proven therapeutic principles. My goal is always the same: to help you restore what’s been hurting, strengthen what’s good, and build the kind of relationships that last.
I currently practice under the supervision of Tony Watkins, LMFT-S, while working toward independent licensure. You are always welcome to ask questions about the supervision process.
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Life can be overwhelming, but healing is possible. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles, past trauma, or personal growth challenges, you don’t have to navigate them alone. Let’s work together to create a path toward hope, resilience, and lasting change.