Nate graduated from Texas A&M-Commerce with his Master’s in Applied Psychology after completing his practicum at the university’s Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic. He then completed his licensure as a Professional Counselor while working at Glen Oaks Hospital, primarily facilitating group therapy. Since then, he has provided individual therapy and play therapy to children, teens, and adults. He has worked in the field for over 7 years with a wide range of ages (ages 2 through 80) and mental health concerns (anger, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to name just a few). He has also helped clients to cope with self-esteem issues, overcome thoughts of self-harm and suicide, and learn mindfulness. He seeks to help children, teens, and adults learn to cope with their stress, find positivity in their lives, and at the end of the day, feel capable and worthy. Nate favors an eclectic approach to counseling, using aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness techniques. He offers individual therapy, play therapy, and group therapy in order to teach coping skills for handling life stress as well as fostering mindfulness of one’s actions, thoughts, and emotions. He strives to offer personalized therapy that addresses each individual’s specific needs and goals. He enjoys working with a variety of ages and backgrounds. Nate is skilled at adapting himself to his clients’ styles, able to be energetic and fun, or to slow down and be thoughtful. His passions are to provide coping skills to children and teens so they can grow up happier and to encourage all clients to give themselves credit for their efforts and accomplishments. Nate enjoys playing video games and board games, painting, and hiking. He’s lighthearted and fun-loving and seeks to spread optimism and joy to others. He’s excited to be part of this clinic and to contribute to the positive impact it has on this community.