About miranda

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Studies; McNeese State University, 2019

Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling; 

McNeese State University, 2022

Telehealth Certified

Miranda began practicing counseling, interning at McNeese State University’s 

Kay Dore’ Counseling Clinic in Calcasieu Parish.  After graduating, Miranda 

worked in a variety of settings such as residential inpatient, outpatient, and 

community mental health. Miranda has worked with many different client 

populations and mental health concerns ranging from high level to low level 

issues. 

Miranda’s experiences shaped her specialization in trauma-focused 

therapy and the treatment of trauma and PTSD. She is trained in evidence-

based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing 

(EMDR), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Trauma-Focused 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). It is her intention to continue to 

expand her skillset with continued advanced trauma trainings. She works 

with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.

Miranda approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, integrative perspective, pulling from various psychotherapeutic modalities such as 

Person-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory, and Family Systems. Miranda’s goal is to help clients gain insight into how their unprocessed past experiences get stored within the nervous system, resulting in them being stuck in survival mode, manifesting into a variety of symptoms and problems. Using this insight, she supports clients in practicing self-compassion and empowering themselves to change patterns, beliefs, behaviors, and systems.

Miranda specializes in

• Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma
• Chronic Anxiety and Depression
• EMDR Basic Trained
• Polyvagal Theory
• Family Conflict and Relational Issues
• Dissociation
• Parts Work
• DBT Skills Work

“Taking the step to begin counseling is an honorable and brave thing. As a 

trauma informed counselor, my goal is to provide a supportive space where 

you feel safe enough to explore yourself and process your experiences. I 

strive to make you feel heard and understood but also challenged and 

empowered to make the necessary changes needed to achieve your goals. I 

have also been on the other side, as a client, so I am aware of the delicate nature of being on the other side of the couch."