I am licensed therapist in Florida with over 15 years of professional work experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am EMDR trained and work with children, teens and adults. My therapy style and approach draw influence from Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness and Reality based theories. My interventions include client-centered, motivational interviewing, thought restructuring, and mind/body connecting. I have extensive experience with Trauma, Addiction, Self Esteem/Confidence, Anxiety, Anger, ADD/ADHD, and Depression. I chose to be a therapist when I realized that people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are rooted in their self-concept and it made sense for me to help with the pain, to be a supporter and cheerleader. My toolbox is large and eclectic and enables me to meet you where you are and help you move forward. We will design your treatment plan specifically for your wants and needs. You have found an ally in this process.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session is a get-to-know-you session. I ask questions about you, your expectations, and why you came to therapy. I share a little about my practice. We discuss how we will go about giving you some relief and what treatment goals you want to achieve.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and Teen Issues.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a technique where I guide the client using tapping, tones, or eye movements to help resolve or separate the painful emotions associated with a memory. It sounds unbelievable but it is rooted in the scientific explanation that our brain solves conflict in REM state of sleep. EMDR recreates that environment for the brain while we are wide awake. It works every time. The goal is to no longer carry with you the impact of your trauma from the past into your present. Every client I work with tells me they have felt some relief. Every single one.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I love this modality and have found it helpful for myself and every client. ACT is very comprehensive. We start by identifying your core values. It is our values that inform our choices, boundaries, and improve what ACT refers to as "psychological flexibility". We talk about how our control is limited and it is more about finding peace among the chaos.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the foundation of all therapeutic modalities. It is how we THINK and process those thoughts back to ourselves. It is about our internal dialogues. Our minds are so powerful; CBT helps us gain better control. CBT in therapy with me goes something like: "Hey wait, how did that just come out? What is the positive reframe?" Because we spend years talking harshly to ourselves. Imagine what happens when we change that up and start giving ourselves grace and positivity.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT with every client because it is a very comprehensive modality for coping skills. DBT has four categories: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each category has specific strategies to use to better manage life. We can get creative and personalize those techniques. It is like creating your own self-help toolbox.