Tina is a Texas resident since 1968. She received her B.S. in Education from the University of Houston, University Park in 1990, her MED Counseling from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas in 1994, and her PhD. Counselor Education with honors from Texas A&M University, Commerce in 2002.

In 1990 when she entered the public education arena, Tina discovered her interest in anger management. This interest led her to the following accomplishments:

Created the first ever counseling program for pre-K through 8th grade in Onalaska School District 1997-1998.
Provided counseling services at Texas A&M, Commerce to the university personnel and students from 1999-2002.
PhD dissertation was a Delphi Study on Internet-Based Counseling.
Served as a district counselor, focusing on at-risk students.
Established the East Texas Counseling Center where she serves voluntary and non-voluntary clients for issues including anger management, domestic violence, and intermittent explosive disorder.

Tina is a current member of the Texas Counseling Association, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist.