Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Masters from the Florida International University and have been practicing for 5 years. I have experience in numerous arenas such as school system, hospital, foster care, and private practice. These are the main issues I can help you with: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, foster care/adoption and family dynamics. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I place a strong value on building rapport with clients and supporting clients in their quest to find a therapist they feel is a good fit for them, their needs, and their goals. In my practice, I create a safe and supportive space where individuals and families can feel understood and empowered. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients process difficult emotions, improve self-worth, and enhance relationships. My work is centered around helping you gain insight, develop emotional regulation, and create positive change in your life. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, couples and families navigating life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with trauma, abuse, foster care/adoption, depression, anxiety, or self-esteem struggles, I am here to help you build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and heal from past experiences. If you or a loved one are struggling with any of these issues, I can offer personalized, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can work toward building a stronger, more confident you.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and building rapport, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I place a strong value on building rapport with clients and supporting clients in their quest to find a therapist they feel is a good fit for them, their needs, and their goals. In my practice, I create a safe and supportive space where individuals and families can feel understood and empowered. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients process difficult emotions, improve self-worth, and enhance relationships. My work is centered around helping you gain insight, develop emotional regulation, and create positive change in your life.
Strength-Based Therapy can help you by focusing on your unique strengths, talents, and past successes to build resilience and tackle the challenges you’re facing. Together, we’ll identify what you’re already doing well and use those strengths to create solutions and move forward. Rather than just focusing on problems, we’ll emphasize what’s working in your life, helping you feel more empowered and confident as you make positive changes. This approach is about building on what you already have, so you can feel more capable and hopeful about the future.
In our work together, Structural Family Therapy can help your family by uncovering and addressing the patterns or dynamics that might be causing stress or conflict. We’ll explore how family members interact with each other, clarify roles, and work on setting healthier boundaries. This approach can help you all communicate more openly, reduce misunderstandings, and build stronger, more supportive relationships. Ultimately, it’s about creating a more balanced family environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and connected.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you by uncovering the thought patterns that might be affecting how you feel and respond to life’s challenges. Together, we’ll identify negative or unhelpful thoughts, and I’ll support you in changing them to more realistic, positive ones. This process can help you feel more in control, reduce stress or anxiety, and make it easier to cope with difficult situations. Ultimately, CBT will give you practical tools to create lasting change and improve your overall well-being.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment can help you by concentrating on what’s going well in your life and how we can build on those successes to solve your current challenges. Instead of dwelling on the past or problems, we’ll focus on finding practical, achievable solutions that work for you right now. Together, we’ll identify your goals, explore your strengths, and create a clear, actionable plan to move you toward the changes you want. This approach helps you feel more hopeful, focused, and confident in your ability to overcome obstacles.