Education and Experience

Cindy earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Southern Methodist University, a leading institution in therapy education. She specializes in child play and activity therapy and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with the Behavioral Tech Institute. She has also earned a Master of Business Administration from Claremont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

During her clinical internship, Cindy gained extensive experience working with children of all ages by utilizing an integrated play therapy approach. She also engaged with pre-teens and teens through both activity-based therapy and talk therapy. In addition to her work with youth, Cindy supported parents by offering guidance on strengthening parent-child relationships. Cindy also worked with adults navigating life transitions and other significant challenges. Her clinical experience includes roles at a private practice in Dallas and the SMU Center for Family Counseling. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse populations, incorporating integrated play therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her therapeutic work. She has also volunteered extensively in hospital settings and previously served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Dallas for children in the foster care system.