She holds an M.A. from University of Texas San Antonio in Counseling and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor in the state of Texas. Most of her clinical work has been with survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She has presented nationally and across the state on topics related to primary prevention and best practices in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.