Plano Texas Therapy

About Goldfinch Counseling

Specialized therapy for divorce recovery and relationship transitions in Plano, Texas—whether you’re deciding, leaving, or rebuilding.

My Philosophy & Story

My Philosophy:

I view the challenges you’re facing not as ‘disorders’ in the traditional sense but as part of the rich tapestry of human experience. Life is hard, and everyone struggles and faces difficult times – it’s just part of being human.

Instead of labeling these experiences as pathologies or medical conditions, I approach them with compassion, seeing them as natural responses to the complexities of life and your particular situation. By reframing these challenges, we can work together to find understanding, growth, and healing—not just surviving the crisis, but transforming the patterns that brought you here.

My Story

I became a therapist because therapy changed my life – but not the kind of therapy where you just vent and nothing changes. I’m talking about the deep, exploratory kind where you bring the hard topics and create deep and meaningful change.

When my life fell apart, I found a therapist who didn’t just listen passively. He asked hard questions. He challenged my thinking. He helped me see patterns I’d been blind to. Most importantly, he gave me permission to be me – which sounds simple but was actually life-changing.

That experience showed me what’s possible when therapy goes beyond surface-level support. It inspired me to help others in the same way—not just surviving difficult times, but understanding the patterns underneath and doing the deep work that creates lasting change.

Now I work with people at crossroads – individuals stuck in patterns they want to break, navigating new territory (and all that comes with big changes), and couples unsure whether to stay together or part ways.

Ready to get started?  Call me for a free 15-minute consultation, or schedule a session in our Plano, Texas office.

My Approach to Divorce Work

Many people who come to me for divorce therapy don’t just want to survive it—they want to understand what happened so they don’t repeat it.

Divorce rarely happens randomly. Usually there are patterns—ways of relating, avoiding, people-pleasing, or losing yourself that didn’t start with this marriage. Maybe you’ve been making yourself small your whole life. Maybe you’ve never learned how to have conflict without shutting down. Maybe you keep choosing partners who can’t meet your needs.

The work we do together often includes:

• Getting through the immediate crisis (emotions, decisions, co-parenting
• Understanding the negative patterns in your marriage and each person’s role
• Identifying what YOU brought to the relationship that wasn’t serving you
• Healing the wounds that created those patterns in the first place
• Building skills you never learned (boundaries, assertiveness, self-worth)
• Making sure your next relationship is fundamentally different

This deeper work takes time—often 1-2 years. But it’s what transforms divorce from just an ending into an opportunity to understand yourself better and create healthier relationships going forward.

What You Can Expect

Open-Mindedness: Here, you’ll find a non-judgmental space where you are heard, accepted, and understood, no matter your background or experiences.

Compassion: Experience genuine care and warmth throughout our journey. My goal is to contribute positively to your well-being and growth.

Empathetic Listening: I’ll be present with you, tuning into both your words and the emotions beneath them, fostering deeper understanding and connection.

Patience: Recognizing that self-awareness and change can be a journey, I’m here to walk with you at your pace without rushing or pressuring.

Support: Life has its ups and downs. Throughout, you can count on my consistent encouragement and guidance.

Genuineness: Our sessions will be authentic, resembling conversations with a trusted friend, ensuring you always feel valued.

Secular Environment:  We provide a secular therapy environment, free of religious undertones or moral judgement.  You are welcome to bring up religion or spirituality, as desired (or not).

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Formal Education

Professional Counseling
Amberton University
Master of Arts (MA)
March 2022 – March 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Arts (MA)
2018 – 2022 

Arts & Technology
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (MA)
2011 – 2018

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Licenses & Certifications

In-person or Online

Plano Texas Therapy

We see therapy clients in-person and online from our Plano, Texas office.

Most of our clients are from:

Schedule an appointment, and let’s get you on a better path.