03/28/2026
Still sitting with so much gratitude after the DFW Behavioral Health Symposium đź’«
First, a heartfelt thank you to Rick and Sylvia Hubbard, the sponsors, and the entire planning committee for curating such a beautiful event...and for your incredible hospitality. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the intention....amazing people, grounded energy, and a space that felt both welcoming and powerful.
Thank you to Rachel Metzler for recommending me as a speaker. It will always mean something special to me when I learn that someone has spoken kindly about me in rooms I wasn’t in.
I had the honor of presenting 'Reimagining CBT: A Culturally Responsive Approach,' a topic that is close to my heart. To me, this work is about more than technique. It’s about reducing dropout, improving quality of care, and creating spaces where people can truly heal...and in turn, impact their communities. This is purpose-driven work. Legacy work.
I was so grateful to see my soul sister Faye right there in the front row...even after we moved to a larger room to accommodate the overflow. Seeing a familiar face in a room full of new ones meant more than I can put into words. Had such a fun, impromptu girl time with you as well!
Huge shoutout the beautiful and talented Rae for showing up as my videographer and photographer. As always, you poured confidence into me and captured the moment so beautifully. I cannot wait to see the footage...new photos and a new website are on the way ...
And to all of the attendees...thank you. Truly. I felt so at home with you all. The engagement, the questions, the dialogue, the encouragement… it meant the world to me. I always feel a little nervous at the start of every presentation, but you all made that melt away.
And yes… in a few of these photos, it may look like I’m crying...and that’s because I was. At the end of my presentation, so many of you came up to share kind words and reflections. One moment that will stay with me is receiving encouragement from Dr. Claudia Black. Her words touched me deeply and brought me to tears. I am so grateful.
Thank you all for allowing me to share, to feel, and to be in community.
More to come.... Quarter 2 is looking good! đź’›