I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 20 years of professional counseling experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including adolescents dealing with various emotional and behavioral issues such as criminal behavior, sexual and behavioral issues, mood disorders, substance abuse, and family problems. I have a strong track record of assisting women of all ages who struggle with life stressors, such as balancing motherhood, marriage, and working in corporate America, as well as post-COVID-19 challenges. In addition to working with individuals, I am passionate about helping couples and families build healthy relationships. I hold a post-graduate certification in Marriage and Family Counseling and use a systems approach to help improve relationships. I have a particular interest in assisting ethnic couples and families navigate daily stressors and cultural influences that impact their relationships. My positive experiences include helping clients with relationship issues, life skills development, family conflicts, infidelity, adjustment, trauma, and abuse. People come to therapy for various reasons, and I am here to support you through whatever challenges you are facing. I believe you are the expert of your own story and have many strengths that will help you overcome difficulties.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During your first session with me, we will go over the therapeutic process, gather historical information pertinent to your treatment, discuss goals of treatment, and begin the train moving to a healthier self.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am great with building strong working relationships (rapport) with my clients. Therapy is hard at times, and I do well with making my clients feel comfortable with being themselves, talking about difficult things, laughing and crying when necessary. Let's talk about what you want to talk about. Want to use slang, want to dance, let's do that too. However, we can relate (in a ethical way), let's do it. Creating a safe place to safely discuss culturally sensitive and topics that affect minority groups are of importance.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Adolescents ages 14-19; Adults ages 19-65; Women; Couples and Families
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been trained in CBT techniques and have been using these techniques for the past 20 years.
Couples Counseling
I have a postgraduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been providing services to couples for the past 17 years. I have a passion for helping couples thrive in their relationships.
Family Therapy
I have a postgraduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been providing services to families for the past 18 years. I have a passion for helping families build the skills necessary to have healthy relationships.
Motivational Interviewing
I was trained to use motivation interviewing techniques about 15 years ago. I apply these MI skills in my daily interactions with others. I find MI to be an integral part of my skills and ability to develop rapport and maintain a therapeutic sense with my clients.
Trauma-Focused CBT
TF-CBT allows me to be aware and provide treatment methods that support the those who have experienced trauma. These methods provide me with the skills needed to develop a therapeutic rapport with clients.