Hi there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) in state of Florida. My approach to psychotherapy is based in collaboration with clients. My goal is to assist you in identifying the underlying causes of your current, or long term, distress and/or to manage current symptoms. I firmly believe that each of us possesses an inherent potential for healing & growth.
Our first session will be spent getting to know each other. We will discuss what is bringing you to therapy at this time, what has or hasn't worked for you in past therapeutic experiences (if you have had any) and setting goals for treatment. This initial session gives you the opportunity to determine if we are a good "fit."
Throughout my career, I have worked in a wide variety of treatment settings - ranging from highly acute residential to outpatient. These experiences have allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the nuances of addiction, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders.
I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework to assist clients in understanding how their thoughts impact their feelings and behaviors. Once we are able to identify unhelpful and self-defeating thoughts, we can work together to reframe these thoughts into more adaptive beliefs.
Through my practice, I have seen how our early childhood experiences can have a profound impact on our current functioning. By exploring attachment and relationships with our primary caregivers, we can often uncover the genesis of present issues in relationships and communication.
I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to assist clients in the alleviation of distress caused by trauma. I have completed the 50-hour EMDRIA-approved basic training.
By using a positive, strengths-based approach, I help clients to to shift their focus to positive experiences, sensations, self-statements.